Abraham Lincoln : Theologian of American Anguish

Abraham Lincoln : Theologian of American Anguish by Trueblood, Elton. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780060638016.

Many writers have explored Lincolns leadership; others have debated Lincolns ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincolns leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ability to compromise; confidence in his cause while refusing to succumb to the traps of self-righteousness or triumphalism; and a commitment to victory while never losing sight of his responsibility for—or the humanity of—his enemy. These rich meditations offer deep wisdom and insight on one of the most effective leaders of all time.