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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... religion was centered far more in the Bible than in the Church . William J. Wolf's recognition of this fact is vital to his under- standing of Lincoln's religion . He makes the point more than once that for Lincoln " the Bible rather ...
... religious leaders was specifically solicited . The President recommended to all the peo- ple , and especially to all ministers and teachers of religion of all denominations , that they should gather on the day in question " according to ...
... religion of Abraham Lincoln in the context of the traditional religion of his time and place and of its polemical use on the slavery issue , which corrupted religious life in the days before and during the Civil War , must lead to the ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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