The Wilkinson, Alan 1931- creator James Clarke & Co text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2014 1978 monographic eng 1 online resource (379 pages) : illustrations, photographs The Church of England and the First World War (first published in 1978) explores in depth the role of the church during the tragic circumstances of the First World War using biographies, newspapers, magazines, letters, poetry and other sources in a balanced evaluation. The myth that the war was fought by 'lions led by donkeys' powerfully endures turning heroes into victims. Alan Wilkinson demonstrates the sheer horror, moral ambiguity, and the interaction between religion, the church and war with a scholarly, and yet poetic, hand. The author creates a vivid image of the church and society, incl. Front Cover; Title Page; Dedication and Copyright Information; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Preface to Second Edition; Some Relevant Books Published since the Second Edition; Preface to the 2014 Reprint; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Coming of War; 2. The Church and the War Effort; 3. The Church's Ministry at Home; 4. Moral Issues in Wartime; 5. The Church at the Front; 6. Some Chaplains; 7. The Army and Religion; 8. Death, Bereavement, and the Supernatural; 9. Patriotism is not enough; 10. Faith and War; 11. Preparing for Peace; 12. Remembrance; Notes; Bibliography. Alan Wilkinson. Includes bibliographical references. e-uk-en World War, 1914-1918 Church of England England Church history 20th century RELIGION Christianity Anglican RELIGION / Christian Church / History D639.C54 .W555 2014eb 283/.42 Wilkinson, Alan, 1931- Cambridge, England : The Lutterworth Press, ©2014 xiv, 354 pages 9780718841645 0718841646 22573/ctt1cg51qt JSTOR http://site.ebrary.com/id/10832806 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813523 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=617387 http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt1cgdwv3 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10832806 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813523 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=617387 http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt1cgdwv3 E7B 140208 20200709060153.0 ocn874154980 eng