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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... possible that God's purpose is something different from the purpose of either party — and yet the human in- strumentalities , working just as they do , are of the best adaptation to effect His purpose . I am almost ready to say this is ...
... possible . He saw the glaring flaw in the reasoning of those who , when they recognize that they cannot do everything , make the absurd con- clusion that they will not do anything . He was keenly aware of the way in which perfectionism ...
... possible . He differed from the fanatical moralists primarily in that he was always perplexed . No sooner did he believe that he was doing God's will than he began to admit that God's purpose might be different from his own . In short ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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