New book concerning religion/theology and the Civil War that I think will not only be a good read for anyone interested in the nation and its attitudes leading up to and during the Civil War, and concerning slavery, but also the role Christian thought played on both sides of the issues. I also think that it will be very instructive as we learn from history how to better navigate through our current theological crises.
The Civil War as a Theological Crisis, by Mark Noll
Here is a review from Christianity Today online.