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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... continued to haunt Lincoln as President until his last tragic days . The vision which was slowly becoming clarified was , he said , “ something even more than National Independence ; that something that held out a great promise to all ...
... continued : Say to him that if we could meet now it is doubtful whether it would not be more painful than pleasant , but that if it be his lot to go now , he will soon have a joyous meeting with many loved ones gone before , and where ...
... continued to multiply . In this Message , which by common consent is one of Lincoln's best , the thoughtful Presi- dent was really dealing with the philosophy of history . It is no wonder , then , that he began the final paragraph by ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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