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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... able to comprehend it , yet we cannot but believe , that he who made the world still governs it.27 The influence of Eliza Gurney on Lincoln's spiritual develop- ment is much more profound than has usually been recognized by Lincoln ...
... able to speak of prayer openly and with an entire absence of embarrassment . Though never flamboyant about it , he was finally able , when the occasion warranted , to speak freely about the deepest experiences of his life . One of the ...
... able to say it so simply . Here , near the close of the drama , he was verifying what he had said twenty- eight months earlier in the presence of Mrs. Gurney and others , " though with our limited understandings we may not be able to ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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