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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... become liberated from Egyptian bondage ; they did occupy the promised land ; they did prepare the way for the coming ... becomes evident when we recognize the degree to which he transcended the popular 62 ABRAHAM LINCOLN : THEOLOGIAN OF ...
... becoming President , his relation- ship to the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church , in Washing- ton , was similar to ... become a member officially on Easter Day , and that , apart from his assassination , he would have taken this step ...
... become sentimentalists , while , if we stress only the justice , we are driven to despair . The secret of rationality is the maintenance of the tension . The greatest possi- ble mistake is the fatuous supposition that we have resolved ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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