Abraham Lincoln: Theologian of American AnguishMany writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ability to compromise; confidence in his cause while refusing to succumb to the traps of self-righteousness or triumphalism; and a commitment to victory while never losing sight of his responsibility for—or the humanity of—his enemy. These rich meditations offer deep wisdom and insight on one of the most effective leaders of all time. |
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... church member- ship is one which is often introduced whenever Lincoln's reli- gion is discussed . That he never became a church member is the one phase of this subject which numerous people know . What is strange is that the failure to ...
... Church as a boy , particularly when he served as sexton for the meeting house . We get new perspective , however , when we learn that in the pioneer churches few young people were accepted into membership . Par- ents who were church ...
... Church , in Washing- ton , was similar to the one experienced in Springfield . As before , he paid fifty dollars a year in pew rental , occupying the pew ... church affiliation . The claims which have been made LINCOLN AND THE CHURCH 101.
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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