Lincoln's Use of the Bible
Lincoln's Use of the Bible is a work by S. Trevena Jackson that examines the role of the Bible in the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. The book looks at how Lincoln used the Bible to shape his views on slavery, the Civil War, and the nation's future. It also examines how Lincoln's use of the Bible influenced his political decisions and speeches. The book also looks at how Lincoln's use of the Bible was shaped by his own personal faith and how it impacted his relationships with others. Finally, the book looks at how Lincoln's use of the Bible has been interpreted and remembered in the years since his death.
By S. Trevena Jackson · First published 1909 · Genre: Biography, History, Religious Studies · 5,173 words
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"The Bible is the king's best copy, the magistrate's best rule, the housewife's best guide, the servant's best directory, and the best companion of youth."
In a log cabin at Nolin's Creek, Hardin County, Kentucky, the boy breathed the first breath of life. Hope's anchor hung on a slender string, if we are to measure by the child's home surroundings. But his birthplace possessed a soul; for a home with a good book in it has a soul. This book was the Bible. It mastered his manners, molded his mind, made mighty his manhood, and gave to America the matchless man.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: S. Trevena Jackson
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Religious Studies, Literary Criticism
- Length: 5,173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 51 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book focuses on the life of Abraham Lincoln and his use of the Bible.
- History — The book examines the historical context of Lincoln's use of the Bible.
- Religious Studies — The book explores the religious implications of Lincoln's use of the Bible.
- Literary Criticism — The book analyzes the literary elements of Lincoln's use of the Bible.
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1809-1865 · 1865 · Abraham · Lincoln · Literary art · Religion · best · bible · book · christ · every · first