Anzac spirituality : the first AIF soldiers speak / Daniel Reynaud.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reynaud, Daniel, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soldiers--Religious life--Australia.

Soldiers.

Great Britain. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps--Religious life.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (386 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic : Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty Ltd, [2018]

Summary:

This book by Daniel Reynaud examines the spiritual life of Australian soldiers in the First AIF during the Great War. It challenges the prevailing notion of the Anzacs as predominantly secular, revealing that a significant number engaged actively with spiritual and religious matters. Drawing primarily on a thousand soldiers' letters and diaries, the book explores various themes such as enforced spirituality through compulsory church parades, voluntary religious practices, and personal spirituality involving Bible study and prayer. It also discusses the role of chaplains and the broader spiritual beliefs held by soldiers, including Christianity and other religions. The book provides insights into the moral and ethical standards of the AIF and aims to broaden the understanding of Anzac spirituality beyond the traditional secular narrative. The intended audience includes historians, researchers, and readers interested in military history and spirituality. Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Reynaud, Daniel Anzac Spirituality

ISBN:

9781923068438

1923068431

OCLC:

1396698008