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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... light and wisdom might be shed down from on high , to guide our President . " After some further silence Lincoln himself spoke , uttering one of the most revealing messages of his entire career . While he obviously had no notes , and ...
... light He gives us . " This was not calm after the storm ; it was calm in the midst of storm . 29. The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness ( New York : Charles Scrib- ner's Sons , 1944 ) , p . 181 . 3 Lincoln and the Bible ...
... light on the social and political problems which faced the nation . He was looking for light and by his perusal of the Scriptures he hoped he might find it . This was vastly more important than any effect upon his personal piety ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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