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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... Gettysburg battle such a definitive statement as that of November 19 , 1863 , would have been premature . But , after Gettysburg , Lincoln saw that in spite of sorrows yet to come the outcome was reasonably certain . The second time ...
... Gettysburg in July , 1863. If there were draft riots in New York ten days after the Union victory at Gettysburg , " what would they have done , " asks Douglas , “ had Gettysburg been a Northern defeat ? " The Copperhead move- ment was ...
... Gettysburg Address , 7 , 8 , 10 , 28 , 46 , 49 , 90 , 92 , 131-135 Gettysburg , Battle of , 79n . , 87 , 88 , 90 , 93 , 109 , 131 , 135 Glover , T. R. , 97 Good Friday , 113 Graham , Mentor , 13 Gray , Chaplain E. H. , 115 Greeley ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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