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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... reported on Lincoln's atti- tude in worship . " I was seated , " he said , " not far from Mr. Lin- coln at Sunday services for a year and a half , and his attitude was always that of an earnest and devout worshiper . " As a supplement ...
... reported that Lincoln had made ar- rangements to become a member officially on Easter Day , and that , apart from his assassination , he would have taken this step . Though this is possible , we have no way of verifying the truth of the ...
... reported about the mood of the country . When Simpson early reported to the President , and to some of his Cabinet members , that seventy - five thousand men were but a beginning of the number needed , he was one of the first to predict ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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