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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... reached a climax in the Message to Congress on December 1. What Lincoln was producing , in the months when some thought that he was doing very little , was an intellectual and spiritual clarification of the importance , for the whole ...
... reaching that standard , attained the highest degree of moral perfection . So I say in relation to the principle that all men are created equal , let it be as nearly reached as we can . If we cannot give freedom to every creature , let ...
... reached forward and seized upon the farthest posterity . They erected a beacon to guide their children and their children's children , and the count- less myriads who should inhabit the earth in other ages . ' 9922 In this address ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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