Bibliograph

The inspired wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, how faith shaped an American president -- and changed the course of a nation, Philip L. Ostergard

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The inspired wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, how faith shaped an American president -- and changed the course of a nation, Philip L. Ostergard

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The inspired wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Philip L. Ostergard

Sub title

how faith shaped an American president -- and changed the course of a nation

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

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