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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... Friends . " One reason for Lincoln's re- spect for the judgment of English Friends was his admiration for John Bright , the most eminent of them at that period . " Although I trust , " he wrote , " that any fears entertained of serious ...
... Friends , " waited on the President on June 20 , 1862. The chief purpose of their visit was that of urging immediate emancipa- tion . In the dialogue which followed the presentation of their memorial , the President let the six American ...
... Friends delegation was that it called forth one of the clearest statements about the divine vocation that he had made up to that time . This statement indicated in miniature the grand theme which was to receive its full formulation in ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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