Faith in war. Religion and the military in Germany, 1500–1650. Nikolas M. Funke. (Spektrum: Publications of the German Studies Association, 31.) Pp. viii + 238. New York–Oxford: Berghahn, 2024. £99. 978 1 80539 617 8

SAMANTHA NELSON

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January 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Faith in war. Religion and the military in Germany, 1500–1650. Nikolas M. Funke. (Spektrum: Publications of the German Studies Association, 31.) Pp. viii + 238. New York–Oxford: Berghahn, 2024. £99. 978 1 80539 617 8

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The study examines the influence of religion on military structures and practices in Germany during the early modern period.
Historical analysis of military documents and religious texts
Exploration of socio-political contexts
Comparison of different regions in Germany
Religion played a pivotal role in shaping military identities
Religious conflicts influenced military alliances and operations
Faith provided soldiers with moral justification for their actions

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Historical analysis explores the impact of faith on military conflicts in Germany from 1500 to 1650, highlighting cultural implications.

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Faith in war. Religion and the military in Germany, 1500–1650. Nikolas M. Funke. (Spektrum: Publications of the German Studies Association, 31.) Pp. viii + 238. New York–Oxford: Berghahn, 2024. £99. 978 1 80539 617 8 - Volume 77 Issue 1

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