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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... earlier , as a result of Hudson Strode's care- ful research . On April 23 , 1865 , after the war had ended , and Lincoln had been assassinated , Jefferson Davis wrote from Charlotte , North Carolina , to his wife , “ I have prayed to ...
... earlier , when the Presi- dent said , " My primary purpose is to save the Union . " But the words of the Message to Congress go further . What was at stake , Lincoln had come to believe , was the conception of a really free society ...
... earlier . At the close of a letter written July 28 , 1862 , the rejection of malice was specifically mentioned . In the letter he said : “ I am in no boastful mood . I shall not do more than I can , and I shall do all I can to save the ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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