The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a NationNavPress, 2016 M01 5 - 304 pages Not 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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... God who became his touchstone in his later life and presidency. This piece of Lincolniana will be an informative tool for all those who ponder Lincoln's religion. Wayne C. Temple, PhD Chief Deputy Director Illinois State Archives Author ...
... God who became his touchstone in his later life and presidency. This piece of Lincolniana will be an informative tool for all those who ponder Lincoln's religion. Wayne C. Temple, PhD Chief Deputy Director Illinois State Archives Author ...
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... God ever restored? Two streams of opinion originate from two differing viewpoints. Some, such as myself, believe that his faith was rekindled. Others conclude that Abraham Lincoln never recovered from his skepticism. A few insist he ...
... God ever restored? Two streams of opinion originate from two differing viewpoints. Some, such as myself, believe that his faith was rekindled. Others conclude that Abraham Lincoln never recovered from his skepticism. A few insist he ...
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... God of the Bible. In particular, the significant personal and public losses he endured during his presidency led him to reassess his view of God. To the nation the Civil War was an endless ordeal of sacrifice and blood; to the lonely ...
... God of the Bible. In particular, the significant personal and public losses he endured during his presidency led him to reassess his view of God. To the nation the Civil War was an endless ordeal of sacrifice and blood; to the lonely ...
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... God had developed slowly, but by the end of his life was as much a part of his outlook as his belief that every American possessed a birthright of freedom and his conviction that the Declaration of Independence's statement that all men ...
... God had developed slowly, but by the end of his life was as much a part of his outlook as his belief that every American possessed a birthright of freedom and his conviction that the Declaration of Independence's statement that all men ...
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... God always ascribe to Him?”3 Living God. Politicians may use scriptural phrases without really believing that God is actively involved in the events of the nation. Is it possible that Lincoln did the same here, or did he truly believe that ...
... God always ascribe to Him?”3 Living God. Politicians may use scriptural phrases without really believing that God is actively involved in the events of the nation. Is it possible that Lincoln did the same here, or did he truly believe that ...
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