Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln
Author: Ron L. Andersen
Publisher: Millennial Mind Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Presidents
ISBN: 9781589825185

Can one man forever change the direction of a nation? He can if he is Abraham Lincoln. From a very early age, Lincoln had a reputation for being a truly good and honest person, with an unconventional spirituality that set him apart from others. Everyone who knew him was also aware of his hatred toward slavery and all that it represented within his nation. Ron L. Andersen takes us on a journey through the life and times of Lincoln before and during the Civil War. We learn of Lincoln's relationship with God and how he came to believe that he was an instrument in the hands of God, called upon to end slavery and solidify a promised nation once and for all. Never before has there been more of an opportunity to see who Abraham Lincoln, the man, was and how he chose to live. It is as if we are seeing directly into his soul.

Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage

Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage
Author: Joe Wheeler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2008-01-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1416564314

How Lincoln's Faith Shaped His Leadership Undoubtedly the most revered leader in American history, Abraham Lincoln has had more books written about him than all our nation's presidents put together. But for all that's been written, little has focused on his faith and how this quality shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years. Author Joe Wheeler, historian and scholar, brings to the pages of this insightful book the knowledge gleaned from over ten years of study and more than sixty books on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, Wheeler brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln's life, faith, and courage. The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of this book will leave a lasting impression on your heart, your mind, and your life.

Abraham Lincoln as a Man of Ideas

Abraham Lincoln as a Man of Ideas
Author: Allen C. Guelzo
Publisher: SIU Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009-01-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780809328611

Despite the most meager of formal educations, Lincoln had a tremendous intellectual curiosity that drove him into the circle of Enlightenment philosophy and democratic political ideology. And from these, Lincoln developed a set of political convictions that guided him throughout his life and his presidency. This compilation of ten essays from Lincoln scholar Allen C. Guelzo uncovers the hidden sources of Lincoln’s ideas and examines the beliefs that directed his career and brought an end to slavery and the Civil War.

Lincoln's Battle with God

Lincoln's Battle with God
Author: Stephen Mansfield
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 159555419X

Join New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield as he dives into the incredible story of Abraham Lincoln's spiritual life and draws from it a deeper meaning that's sure to inspire us all. Abraham Lincoln is, undoubtedly, among the most beloved of all U.S. presidents. He helped to abolish slavery, gave the world some of its most memorable speeches, and redefined the meaning of America. He did all of this with endless wisdom, compassion, and wit. Yet, throughout his life, Lincoln fought with God. In his early years in Illinois, he rejected even the existence of God and became the village atheist. In time, this changed but still, he wrestled with the truth of the Bible, preachers, doctrines, the will of God, the providence of God, and then, finally, God's purposes in the Civil War. Still, on the day he was shot, Lincoln said he longed to go to Jerusalem to walk in the Savior's steps. In this thrilling journey through a largely unknown part of American history, Mansfield traces Lincoln's exploring: Lincoln's lifelong spiritual journey The ways that Lincoln's faith shaped his presidency and beyond How Lincoln's struggle with faith can inspire modern believers Let Lincoln's Battle with God show you Lincoln's life and legacy in a brand new light.

Abraham Lincoln - Man Of God

Abraham Lincoln - Man Of God
Author: John W. Hill
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2011-03-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1446547736

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln
Author: Allen C. Guelzo
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 532
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780802842930

This biography of the sixteenth president explores Lincoln's life and political career along with insights into his philosophy, religious views, and moral character.

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln
Author: Elton Trueblood
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 006226432X

Many writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's 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.

Rise to Greatness

Rise to Greatness
Author: David Von Drehle
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 080507970X

"Von Drehle has chosen a critical year ('the most eventful year in American history' and the year Lincoln rose to greatness), done his homework, and written a spirited account."N"Publishers Weekly."

The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery

The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery
Author: Eric Foner
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2011-09-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 039308082X

“A masterwork [by] the preeminent historian of the Civil War era.”—Boston Globe Selected as a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review, this landmark work gives us a definitive account of Lincoln's lifelong engagement with the nation's critical issue: American slavery. A master historian, Eric Foner draws Lincoln and the broader history of the period into perfect balance. We see Lincoln, a pragmatic politician grounded in principle, deftly navigating the dynamic politics of antislavery, secession, and civil war. Lincoln's greatness emerges from his capacity for moral and political growth.