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_aLeftwich, W. M. _q(William M.) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMartyrdom in Missouri, Volume 1 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-01-11 | ||
| 508 | _aRichard 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cSt. Louis: S.W. Book & Pub. Co., 1870 |
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| 653 | _aMissouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 | ||
| 653 | _aMethodist Episcopal Church -- Missouri | ||
| 653 | _aMethodist Episcopal Church, South -- Missouri | ||
| 653 | _aMissouri -- Church history | ||
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