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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... inauguration has often been called the greatest state paper of the nineteenth century , but it is more than a state paper ; it has already become a theological classic . Its length is in marked con- trast to that of the First Inaugural ...
... Inaugural dispels that doubt . He refers without ambiguity to the " Living God . " This is far removed from any philosophical system which sees God as an impersonal Force . God , as envisaged in the Second Inaugural , is personal ...
... Inaugural Address came at many points in Lincoln's development . One of the most admired phrases is " with malice toward none , " but he had already em- ployed this idea earlier . At the close of a letter written July 28 , 1862 , the ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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