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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... statement in which he denied that he had ever held an " infidel " 11. A careful consideration of the " lost book " is provided by William J. Wolf , Lincoln's Religion ( Philadelphia : Pilgrim Press , 1970 ) , pp . 45-47 . position . The ...
... statements , or assumptions of fact , which I may know to be erroneous , I do not , now and here , controvert them ... statement of national policy . “ I would , " he said , " save the Union . I would save it in the shortest way under ...
... statement as that of November 19 , 1863 , would have been premature . But , after Gettysburg , Lincoln saw that in spite of sorrows yet to come the outcome was reasonably certain . The second time that Lee's army crossed the Potomac ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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