Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President
Learn how faith influenced one of American history’s most beloved and admired presidents—Abraham Lincoln—in this thoroughly researched and thought-provoking account.

There is no shortage of books chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered leaders in our nation’s history. But for all that’s been written on our sixteenth president, surprisingly little has focused on his faith and how it shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years—until now.

In Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage, historian and scholar Joe Wheeler, brings to the light the story of Lincoln’s enduring faith. With insightful research collected through ten years of extensive study, Wheeler skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, and brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln’s life, faith, and courage.

The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage will forever impact the way you think about Lincoln, and will inspire your own faith along the way.
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Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President
Learn how faith influenced one of American history’s most beloved and admired presidents—Abraham Lincoln—in this thoroughly researched and thought-provoking account.

There is no shortage of books chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered leaders in our nation’s history. But for all that’s been written on our sixteenth president, surprisingly little has focused on his faith and how it shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years—until now.

In Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage, historian and scholar Joe Wheeler, brings to the light the story of Lincoln’s enduring faith. With insightful research collected through ten years of extensive study, Wheeler skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, and brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln’s life, faith, and courage.

The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage will forever impact the way you think about Lincoln, and will inspire your own faith along the way.
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Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President

Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President

by Joe Wheeler
Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President

Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President

by Joe Wheeler

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Overview

Learn how faith influenced one of American history’s most beloved and admired presidents—Abraham Lincoln—in this thoroughly researched and thought-provoking account.

There is no shortage of books chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered leaders in our nation’s history. But for all that’s been written on our sixteenth president, surprisingly little has focused on his faith and how it shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years—until now.

In Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage, historian and scholar Joe Wheeler, brings to the light the story of Lincoln’s enduring faith. With insightful research collected through ten years of extensive study, Wheeler skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, and brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln’s life, faith, and courage.

The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage will forever impact the way you think about Lincoln, and will inspire your own faith along the way.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781982116514
Publisher: Howard Books
Publication date: 02/05/2019
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 685,661
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Joe Wheeler is considered one of America’s leading story anthology creators. His bestselling Christmas in My Heart story anthology is the longest running Christmas story series in America. Wheeler earned a master’s in history from Pacific Union College, a master’s in English from Sacramento State University, and a PhD in English from Vanderbilt University. He lives with his wife in Conifer, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part 1 The World and Faith of Abraham Lincoln

Chapter 1 Abraham Lincoln's World 3

Chapter 2 The Faith Of Abraham Lincoln 11

Part 2 The Making of Abraham Lincoln

Chapter 3 Child Of The Frontier 35

Chapter 4 A New Beginning 47

Chapter 5 The Village of New Salem 65

Chapter 6 Life Goes On 85

Chapter 7 The Road Back to God 105

Part 3 Abraham Lincoln in the White House And The Civil War

Chapter 8 Countdown to the Civil War 117

Chapter 9 To the White House 129

Chapter 10 In The Midst Of Enemies 143

Chapter 11 Sunlight And Shadow 153

Chapter 12 Life In The White House 167

Chapter 13 The Early War Years 175

Chapter 14 Anxious to Meet Their President 187

Chapter 15 1863: A Land Awash in Blood 195

Chapter 16 To Err Is Human, To Forgive, Divine 203

Chapter 17 O Captain! My Captain! 223

Epilogue 245

Appendix A When Lincoln Passed 251

Appendix B The Missionary Money 261

Appendix C A Lesson in Forgiveness 265

Notes 279

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