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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... Philip L. Ostergard. How Faith Shaped an American President — and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip Ostergard has given us a close reading of Lincoln's. TMe inspired WISDOM" Abraham Lincoln PHILIP L.OSTERGARD. Front Cover.
... Philip L. Ostergard. How Faith Shaped an American President — and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip Ostergard has given us a close reading of Lincoln's. TMe inspired WISDOM" Abraham Lincoln PHILIP L.OSTERGARD. Front Cover.
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... Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Philip Ostergard has compiled a most valuable study of Abraham Lincoln's knowledge and use of the Bible in his thoughts and writings. Such overt actions surely confirm Lincoln's belief in ...
... Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Philip Ostergard has compiled a most valuable study of Abraham Lincoln's knowledge and use of the Bible in his thoughts and writings. Such overt actions surely confirm Lincoln's belief in ...
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How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. Contents. Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX A Chronology of Lincoln's Life ...
How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. Contents. Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX A Chronology of Lincoln's Life ...
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... Abraham Lincoln at the main library in Pasadena, California, as a boy of fourteen. My serious study of Lincoln began once I had acquired and read the eight original volumes of The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. As I read, I made a ...
... Abraham Lincoln at the main library in Pasadena, California, as a boy of fourteen. My serious study of Lincoln began once I had acquired and read the eight original volumes of The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. As I read, I made a ...
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How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. A Chronology of Lincoln's Life February 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln born near Hodgenville, Kentucky Family moves to 230-acre farm on Knob ...
How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. A Chronology of Lincoln's Life February 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln born near Hodgenville, Kentucky Family moves to 230-acre farm on Knob ...
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