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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... joined the First Presbyterian Church . Mr. Lincoln did not join with his wife , but attended Divine Worship with the degree of regularity which his roving life permitted . Already it was obvious that both those who afterward called him ...
... joined the Episcopal or the Presbyterian Church , thereby stopping the mouths of some of his critics . Since Lincoln refused to do this , he was left in a difficult position politically . He was too perplexed to please the conven ...
... joined it . It has sometimes been supposed that Lincoln's failure to join a particular church was based upon his rejection of all denomina- tionalism . But there is abundant evidence to show that this is not the case . We are far closer ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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