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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... Living 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 ...
... Living 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 ...
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... living. It is clear that she made their house a home again and that Abraham was always fond of her. There were some schools, so called; but no qualification was ever required of a teacher, beyond “readin, writin, and cipherin,” to the ...
... living. It is clear that she made their house a home again and that Abraham was always fond of her. There were some schools, so called; but no qualification was ever required of a teacher, beyond “readin, writin, and cipherin,” to the ...
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... living under a blanket of submission to landlords, accepted the life they were born into as their lot. Only the elite, the exclusive upper class, could try new ideas, make changes in lifestyle, and pursue dreams. When the early ...
... living under a blanket of submission to landlords, accepted the life they were born into as their lot. Only the elite, the exclusive upper class, could try new ideas, make changes in lifestyle, and pursue dreams. When the early ...
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... living. The virgin soil produced men and women inclined to hard work and willing to dig deeply into rich mineral veins. The powerful dynamic of free enterprise energized them. Dr. Joyce Appleby explains the situation for the men and ...
... living. The virgin soil produced men and women inclined to hard work and willing to dig deeply into rich mineral veins. The powerful dynamic of free enterprise energized them. Dr. Joyce Appleby explains the situation for the men and ...
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