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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... called it " Pigeon Meeting House . " According to the rec- ords Thomas Lincoln joined by letter June 7 , 1823 , and “ Sister Sally Lincoln by experience of grace , " on April 8 , 1826. When Nancy , Abraham's mother , died , in October ...
... called up the children to her dying side and told them to be good and kind to their father — to one another and to the world , expressing a hope that they might live as they had been taught by her to live ... love — reverence and ...
... 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 , which was five times as ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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