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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... references appeared in Lincoln's speeches in a variety of ways . Sometimes the reference was mildly humorous , as when he said , on October 15 , 1858 , “ The Bible says somewhere that we are desperately selfish . I think we would have ...
... reference . Thus , in a letter written to Ward Hill Lamon on June 11 , 1858 , he wrote , " As to the inclination of some Republicans to favor Doug- las that is one of the chances I have to run , and which I intend to run with patience ...
... reference , put in quotation marks in his Springfield address , is closer to the Mar- can version than to any other . “ A house divided against itself , " he quoted , " cannot stand . " Immediately he made the American application , " I ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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