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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... consequent anguish . The chance that his thinking may illuminate our own is a good reason for its reexamination . Lincoln's greatness was revealed in its fullness only at the The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln.
... consequent restoration of the Union as a single country . The practical consequence of this action was that nothing that threatened to limit the efficiency of the Presi- dent , as Commander - in - Chief , had the slightest chance of ...
... consequent number of individual churches , only to find that Lincoln rejected the popular cliché . The essence of the response was that the man was wasting his tears . " My good brother , " he said , “ you are all wrong . The more sects ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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