British Christianity and the Second World War. Edited by Michael Snape and Stuart Bell. (Studies in Modern British Religious History.) Pp. xiv + 227. Woodbridge–Rochester, NY: Boydell Press, 2023. £75. 978 1 83765 019 4

Andrew Chandler

doi:10.1017/s0022046925101954

January 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

British Christianity and the Second World War. Edited by Michael Snape and Stuart Bell. (Studies in Modern British Religious History.) Pp. xiv + 227. Woodbridge–Rochester, NY: Boydell Press, 2023. £75. 978 1 83765 019 4

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To examine how British Christianity interacted with and influenced society during the Second World War.
Edited volume comprising various contributions on historical perspectives and analyses.
Focus on the role of churches and religious figures during the conflict.
Exploration of themes such as faith, community impact, and moral dilemmas.
Documented significant engagement of churches in wartime efforts.
Identified diverse perspectives on faith among different denominations.
Highlighted the challenges faced by Christianity in a time of national crisis.

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Edited volume explores the impact of British Christianity on society during World War II, indicating significant religious influence.

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British Christianity and the Second World War. Edited by Michael Snape and Stuart Bell. (Studies in Modern British Religious History.) Pp. xiv + 227. Woodbridge–Rochester, NY: Boydell Press, 2023. £75. 978 1 83765 019 4 - Volume 77 Issue 1

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