The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: How Faith Shaped an American President - And Changed the Course of a NationNot long after Lincoln's assassination, the debate began: Was Lincoln a committed Christian or a confirmed skeptic? Scholar Philip Ostergard provides the answer with a thorough study of the president's references to God, the Bible, and Christian principles in his letters and speeches. The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln illustrates the depth of Lincoln's knowledge of Scripture; the Bible's influence on his character; and the development of his faith, particularly as he wrestled with the issue of slavery and led the nation through the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Readers will find this a fascinating and inspiring handbook of answers to the questions about one of our greatest presidents. |
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... House Divided Chapter 8 : Incited , Ignited . Chapter 9 : Into the Arena • • • Chapter 10 : A Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions . Chapter 11 : The Lincoln - Douglas Debates . Chapter 12 : National Prominence . Part 3 : Instrument of ...
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Contents
Part One | 1 |
Chapter 1 | 3 |
Chapter 2 | 9 |
Chapter 3 | 15 |
Chapter 4 | 27 |
Chapter 5 | 35 |
Chapter 6 | 41 |
Chapter 7 | 53 |
Chapter 16 | 163 |
Chapter 17 | 177 |
Chapter 18 | 197 |
Chapter 19 | 215 |
Chapter 20 | 227 |
Final Part Epigraph | 239 |
Conclusion | 241 |
President Lincolns Legacy to Youth | 243 |
Part Two | 57 |
Chapter 8 | 59 |
Chapter 9 | 67 |
Chapter 10 | 75 |
Chapter 11 | 83 |
Chapter 12 | 103 |
Part Three | 113 |
Chapter 13 | 115 |
Chapter 14 | 135 |
Chapter 15 | 155 |
Bible References in the Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln | 245 |
Scriptures used in the Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions | 251 |
Bible Subjects Used as Illustrations in The Collected Works | 253 |
Names for Deity used in the Collected Works | 257 |
Endnotes | 259 |
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About the Author | 273 |
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