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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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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How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. Foreword. “The child is the father of the man,” declared poet William Wordsworth. So we might say that the tall, dark-haired frontier lad ...
How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. Foreword. “The child is the father of the man,” declared poet William Wordsworth. So we might say that the tall, dark-haired frontier lad ...
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... nation's trials were beyond his wisdom or power and that he was merely an instrument elected by the people to be used in the hands of the Supreme Architect. He expressed his feelings many times in words similar to the following ...
... nation's trials were beyond his wisdom or power and that he was merely an instrument elected by the people to be used in the hands of the Supreme Architect. He expressed his feelings many times in words similar to the following ...
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... nation. Is it possible that Lincoln did the same here, or did he truly believe that God was concerned with the events of the United States, that He had allowed the war to begin, and that He had enabled the North to bring the war to ...
... nation. Is it possible that Lincoln did the same here, or did he truly believe that God was concerned with the events of the United States, that He had allowed the war to begin, and that He had enabled the North to bring the war to ...
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How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. CHAPTER 1. ABRAHAM. LINCOLN'S. OWN. STORY. December 20, 1859 To Jesse W. Fell, Enclosing Autobiography I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin ...
How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation Philip L. Ostergard. CHAPTER 1. ABRAHAM. LINCOLN'S. OWN. STORY. December 20, 1859 To Jesse W. Fell, Enclosing Autobiography I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin ...
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