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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... understand the mystery of his great- ness . Though Lincoln is not easy to understand and though an- swers are never simple , he is more understandable today than ever before . The new possibility of understanding arises , in part , from ...
... understand his opposition to slavery if we think of it as a merely political position , neither can we understand it if it is stated in only moral terms . His entire conception of morality was derivative , because he did not believe in ...
... understanding , the group calling did not deny the individual calling . But it was in great moral developments , such ... understand the sometimes baffling complexity of Lincoln's attitude . Lincoln refused all along to ally himself with ...
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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