The subject of Christianity in the Confederate army camps is never far from the minds of Southern Baptist newspaper editors and denominational leaders at large. Several articles in this week’s North Carolina Baptist Biblical Recorder address the matter, including the following, entitled “Christ in the Camp”: Grace is not withheld when duty or necessity cuts…
Today William S. Christian (1830-1910) of Virginia–physician, Baptist layman and veteran military officer–is promoted to Colonel in (and commander of) the 55th Virginia Infantry Regiment of the Confederates States Army. His promotion comes on the eve of the Battle of Gettysburg, a battle that changes Christian’s life and stamps the imprint of the war upon…
Rev. Jesse H. Campbell, Confederate army chaplain appointed by Georgia Baptists, today offers his commentary on the loyalty of African slaves and the evilness of Northern efforts to force freedom upon slaves. When the history of this inhuman and murderous war comes to be written, it will be recorded as a remarkable fact that for…