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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... never easy , never certain . Lincoln's only certainty lay in his convic- tion that God would never cease to call America to her true service , not only for her sake , but for the sake of the world . Elton Trueblood gives us a collection ...
... never denied the truth of the Scripture ; and I have never spoken with intentional disrespect of religion in general , or of any denomina- tion of Christians in particular . It is true that in early life I was inclined to believe in ...
... never certain , as it is never easy . His only certainty lay in the conviction that God will never cease to call America to her true service , not only for her own sake but for the sake of the world . He desired unity and he knew that ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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