Byrd. In his book Byrd analyzes the way ministers during the time of the Revolution, the use of key scriptures to install and the feeling that this war had to be fought under divine providence. Byrd used a large amount of war sources and biblical quotes to address how these sacred scriptures were used to lead to this sacred war. The American Revolution. Paine understands how the cause of patriotism could use a dose. This is a review of the book Holy Scripture, Holy War, written by James P. Byrd. In his book Byrd of Scripture, to help patriots, in times that try the souls of men,”1. Biblical patriotism being a truly unique perspective, it relied on the use of Scripture to inspire and justify revolution. Ministers would use these writings for instruction and inspiration for colonial soldiers who were not well trained and outnumbered by the British.