The Sabbath As An American War Day: Three Great Mysteries Solved (1899)

By Wesley P Carroll and Wesley Philemon Carroll

Book Overview

""The Sabbath As An American War Day: Three Great Mysteries Solved"" is a historical book written by Wesley Philemon Carroll and published in 1899. The book explores the history of the Sabbath in America during times of war and how it was observed by different religious groups. Carroll also delves into three mysteries surrounding the Sabbath during the Civil War, including the story of a Confederate soldier who refused to fight on Sundays, the debate over the use of the Sabbath for military purposes, and the controversy surrounding President Lincoln's proclamation calling for a day of fasting and prayer during the war. The book provides a detailed analysis of the historical context and sheds light on the religious and cultural significance of the Sabbath in America during times of conflict. Overall, ""The Sabbath As An American War Day"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, religion, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164849255
• ISBN13: 9781164849254
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"