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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... months of 1862 were months of indecision for President Lincoln . The clamor of voices urged him in many contradictory directions . He was told that any move to free the slaves would be disastrous , particularly in the border states ; he ...
... months when some thought that he was doing very little , was an intellectual and spiritual clarification of the ... month later the very strategy which these people proposed . Part of the reason why he was drawn to them was that they did ...
... months prior to the new proclamation , and that the turning point of the Battle of Gettysburg was still three months in the future . The outcome at this time was therefore far from certain . But in spite of uncertainty about the outcome ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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