The Prophet of War: Stonewall Jackson

Stonewall Jackson was a prophet… some would say. He claimed visions guided his strategy.

He prayed before every battle. He believed God chose him to strike fear into the enemy.

Jackson marched his men through fog, darkness, and impossible terrain

— and won. He predicted enemy movements with eerie precision. Even Union generals

said his instincts felt supernatural. His soldiers whispered that he was touched by destiny.

His enemies called him unstoppable. And his own faith made him believe every victory was

proof of divine favor. To the South, Jackson wasn’t just a general — he was

a symbol of divine protection. When he fell, many believed it was more than a