02600cam a22003373u 4500 72683 UtSlPG 20260610134659.0 m cr n 260607r20241870utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Leftwich, W. M. (William M.) Martyrdom in Missouri, Volume 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-11 Richard Tonsing, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Martyrdom in Missouri, Volume 1" by Rev. W. M. Leftwich is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the severe religious persecution and the systematic oppression faced by ministers of the gospel in Missouri during the Civil War era, particularly under the “Test Oath” associated with the new constitution. The book effectively highlights the moral challenges posed by the violent actions taken against religious figures in the tumultuous socio-political landscape of Missouri. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough investigation into the religious intolerance that characterized Missouri during and after the Civil War. Leftwich argues that the state uniquely authorized a formal opposition to Christianity, thus leading to various atrocities committed against those who ministered their faith. With vivid illustrations of ministers being robbed, imprisoned, and even murdered for their beliefs, the narrative delves into the motivations behind such hostility. Through detailed accounts, including the legislative failures that allowed these persecutions to flourish, the author seeks to vindicate those who suffered and preserve their legacy for future generations, urging a recognition of their sacrifices in the name of religious liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: St. Louis: S.W. Book & Pub. Co., 1870 Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Methodist Episcopal Church -- Missouri Methodist Episcopal Church, South -- Missouri Missouri -- Church history https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72683 113408 113408