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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... Union , but we are nearer to the truth when we speak of him as its creator , since the Union became much more genuine as a result of his efforts than it had ever been before . Previous to Lincoln , the Union was still largely a dream ...
... Union had at last been formulated . Above all , Lincoln had completely outmaneu- vered the troublesome radicals . Many of these , putting their en- tire emphasis upon the elimination of slavery , had neglected the need to preserve the Union ...
... Union . " But the words of the Message to Congress go further . What was at stake , Lincoln had come to believe , was the conception of a really free society , such as the world had never seen . He knew human selfishness too well to ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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