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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... equally he rejected the oversimplification of the fanatical Aboli- tionist of the John Brown variety . The problem , as Abraham Lincoln saw it , had to be faced at a deeper level than any provided by Biblical literalism . In ...
... equally holy . Lincoln appears to have felt this way to the end , and in this he was truly a man of the people . On more than one occasion President Lincoln was faced with the problem posed by the preaching of treasonable sentiments ...
... equally magnanimous . “ In our respective parts yesterday , " he wrote , " you could not have been excused to make a short address nor I a long one . I am pleased to know that , in your judgment , the little I did say was not entirely a ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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