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 or his lack of it , " writes Wolf , " there are many pitfalls for the unwary . " I am personally grateful to ... religious thinking we are getting close to the central mystery . The resource materials are so complex that the ...
... religious leaders of the period , in spite of their good will , were inferior to Lincoln theo- logically . Consequently , Niebuhr began his brilliant chapter " The Religion of Abraham Lincoln " by saying : “ Analysis of the religion of ...
... religious feeling . We have no purpose of attempting to formulate his creed ; we question if he himself ever did so . There have been swift witnesses who , judging from expres- sions uttered in his callow youth , have called him an ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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