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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... mature character . The evidence of Abraham Lincoln's own practice of personal prayer is so abundant that no thoughtful person can deny it . He prayed alone , and he called the nation to prayer ; he prayed for guidance , and he prayed in ...
... mature theology was what we may truly call a sophis- ticated ecumenicity . He did not think the proliferation of denominations was evil , providing each was sufficiently humble to learn from the others and also providing each preserved ...
... mature thought , was that of the Guiding Hand of God . The occasion on March 4 , 1865 , gave Lincoln his best opportunity to state the Biblical faith which , by this time , had come to form the center of his conviction . He included ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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