The Bishop of the Old South: The Ministry and Civil War Legacy of Leonidas PolkLeonidas Polk was one of the antebellum South's most significant religious leaders. The son of a wealthy, slaveholding veteran of the Revolutionary War, Polk graduated from West Point in 1827 and seemed destined for martial service. Instead he pursued a ministerial career and was the first Episcopal bishop of Louisiana. Polk attempted to cultivate a religious solidarity among white Southerners of all classes and to broaden the social and cultural appeal of Episcopalianism in the South. Ultimately, Polk's Lost Cause mythmakers developed a public memory of the bishop general that celebrated the virtue of the Christian gentleman who had waged war for Southern independence. A considerable amount of new information on Polk's family, time at West Point, ministry, life as a planter, role with Sewanee, and his place within the pantheon of Lost Cause icons has been brought to light. What emerges is a clearer portrait of the Bishop of the Old South. |
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... religious solidarity among white Southerners of all classes and to broaden the social and cultural appeal of Episcopalianism in the South . Polk's mission for the University of the South illustrated his dedication to denominational ...
... religious solidarity among white Southerners of all classes and to broaden the social and cultural appeal of Episcopalianism in the South . Polk's mission for the University of the South illustrated his dedication to denominational ...
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... Religion . 6. Bishops - Louisiana - Biography . 7. Episcopal Church-- Clergy - Biography . 8. Southern States - Church history - 19th century . 9. Plantation owners - Louisiana - Biography . I. Title . E467.1.P7R63 2006 973.7'3092 ...
... Religion . 6. Bishops - Louisiana - Biography . 7. Episcopal Church-- Clergy - Biography . 8. Southern States - Church history - 19th century . 9. Plantation owners - Louisiana - Biography . I. Title . E467.1.P7R63 2006 973.7'3092 ...
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... scholars could also enjoy basketball , softball , and golf . Dr. Jon Sensbach reshaped my view of Southern religious history . Dr. Brad Bond endured every infringement on his time , fielded mind - numbing ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
... scholars could also enjoy basketball , softball , and golf . Dr. Jon Sensbach reshaped my view of Southern religious history . Dr. Brad Bond endured every infringement on his time , fielded mind - numbing ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
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... religious historians as well as historians of the Old South from appreciating his significance as a Southern prelate . Even E. Brooks Hollifield , the distinguished historian of Southern religion who identifies Polk as one of the 100 ...
... religious historians as well as historians of the Old South from appreciating his significance as a Southern prelate . Even E. Brooks Hollifield , the distinguished historian of Southern religion who identifies Polk as one of the 100 ...
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... religion functioned as the prism through which Southerners interpreted many life experiences , including social relations . Polk understood the religious culture of Southern society , and more importantly , he worked diligently to adapt ...
... religion functioned as the prism through which Southerners interpreted many life experiences , including social relations . Polk understood the religious culture of Southern society , and more importantly , he worked diligently to adapt ...
Contents
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Evangelical Origins | 35 |
The Planter as Priest | 74 |
The Emergence of a Southern Nationalist | 115 |
The Bishop as General | 151 |
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Page 5 - Polk and Middleton, who commanded the state infantry, were no less conspicuous for their good conduct than their intrepidity; and the troops under their command gave a specimen of what may be expected from men, naturally brave, when improved by proper discipline.