Baptists of the Confederacy turn to their state denominational newspapers not only for a Christian interpretation of the war, but also to keep abreast of army movements, the Southern economy, and much more. In today’s North Carolina Baptist Biblical Recorder, editor J. D. Hufham supplies his readers with a summary of “secular” news from Virginia.…
Confederate reinforcements are pouring into Fredericksburg, Virginia, positioning themselves across the Rappahannock River from Union forces in Falmouth. The city has largely been deserted by civilians. Anticipation hangs thick in the air, as a clash between the two forces is only a matter of time. Today, according to one eyewitness account (although disputed by some…
Baptist churches throughout the South have experienced disruptions due to the war. Today, two events in the Confederacy reflect the similar yet diverse challenges for Baptist meeting houses throughout the South. In Dalton, Georgia, the Baptist church (and other church houses) have been confiscated and are being used as Confederate hospitals for wounded soldiers. Today,…