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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... sense that there really is a Guiding Hand , which makes possible a genuine calling for both individuals and nations , gave a tremendous new sense of moral strength . It was not enough to watch events and to muddle along day by day ...
... sense , people are conspicuously unequal . To understand this we need only to contrast Jefferson's own achievements ... sense in a theological con- text , but fails to make sense in any other . It is a mark of Lincoln's greatness that he ...
... sense of personal responsibility , which never left him for an hour - all contributed to produce , in a temperament naturally serious and predisposed to a spiritual view of life and conduct , a sense of reverent acceptance of the ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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