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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... things most desirable for man's welfare , here and hereafter , are to be found portrayed in it . To you I return my most sincere thanks for the elegant copy of the great Book of God which you present . " Even a cursory study of ...
... thing in the light of circum- stances , but " all of his actions and attitudes can be explained and justified , " in Niebuhr's judgment , " by his hierarchy of values . " " " He did not move at the speed for which some of his critics ...
... thing unique on American shores and prairies . The Emancipa- tion Proclamation , scheduled to take effect in exactly one month , was frankly a war measure designed to save the Union , and , by saving the Union , to keep open the ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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