Abraham Lincoln's Religion
Abraham Lincoln's Religion, by Madison Clinton Peters, is a comprehensive look at the religious beliefs of the 16th President of the United States. The book examines Lincoln's religious upbringing, his views on the Bible, his views on slavery, and his views on the Civil War. It also looks at the influence of religion on his political decisions and his personal life. The book also looks at the impact of religion on his legacy and how his faith shaped his life and presidency. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the religious beliefs of one of America's most beloved presidents.
By Madison Clinton Peters · First published 1909 · Genre: Biography, History, Religion · 3 chapters · 11,782 words
First lines
"Thou, too, sail on O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, With all its hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate!"
"We know what Master laid thy keel, What Workman wrought thy ribs of steel, Who made each mast and sail and rope, What anvils rang, what hammers beat, In what a forge and what a heat Were shaped the anchors of thy hope!"
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Madison Clinton Peters
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Religion, Non-Fiction
- Length: 11,782 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is about the life of Abraham Lincoln, making it a biography.
- History — The book covers the history of Abraham Lincoln's religious beliefs, making it a historical work.
- Religion — The book focuses on Abraham Lincoln's religious beliefs, making it a work of religious study.
- Non-Fiction — The book is based on factual information, making it a work of non-fiction.
Tags
1809-1865 · 1865 · Abraham · Lincoln · Religion · character · christian · church · could · country · divine · faith
Contents
- LINCOLN THE MAN
- WAS ABRAHAM LINCOLN A CHRISTIAN?
- WHY DID LINCOLN NEVER JOIN A CHURCH?