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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... revealing anecdotes from Lincoln's per- sonal , family , and spiritual life . We see the important role that the Bible and ~~ n ) 0273 Undergraduate STANFORD LELAND JUNIOR UNIVERSITY * ORGANIZED 1891 book fund $ 4.95.
... revealing messages of his entire career . While he obviously had no notes , and could not have had any advance intimation of what his visitors would say or do , the message turned out to be a remarkably finished one . This was possible ...
... revealing in what it does not say . No longer are people asked to assemble in their customary places of worship . The citizens are not called to prayer as Protestants or Jews or Roman Catholics , but as mem- bers of a common family ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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