The Spiritual Abraham Lincoln

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Summary: Examining the religious side of Abraham Lincoln
Review: Abraham Lincoln has proven to be somewhat of an enigma for many historians. A person who seemed to embrace the Christian religion he was nevertheless a person who never joined a church. Although some sources state that he never attended church the records of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington show that he attended there regularly during his presidential years. For many the ultimate determination of his religious leanings are based on his actions, his words, and the writings of his close friend Charles Carleton Coffin who states that a spiritual crisis in 1841 was the turning point in Lincoln's life and resulted in his embracing Christianity.

In The Spiritual Abraham Lincoln author V. Neil Wyrick examines this spiritual side of one of our favorite presidents. Lincoln's strong reliance on God's guidance and the Bible shows throughout the book as you read an account of his life that focuses not on politics, but on belief. While some may argue that President Lincoln was not a Christian, very few would argue that he had a deep abiding sense of belief in God that kept him going even in the worst of times. The Spiritual Abraham Lincoln is a recommended read.

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Summary: Vignettes about the beliefs of a truly great man
Review: The Spiritual Abraham Lincoln by retired Presbyterian minister V. Neil Wyrick is a biography of America's famous president of the Civil War era, from a different perspective. Focusing upon Lincoln's spiritual life, and the manner in which his faith influenced his politics, it traces his decisions and events that speak strongly of his faith in God and the Bible even during the darkest hours of the war. Insights and vignettes about the beliefs of a truly great man reveal the true story behind popularly circulated tales of Lincoln's life and faith, in this engrossing new portrait.

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Summary: Wonderful and engaging
Review: Wyrick has authored a wonderful examination of the spirituality of one of American history's most devoutly religious Presidents. This book is a very pleasant and readable book that has a rich depth of information.

I recommend it for the person who is a teacher or student of history, as the book gives insight into the spiritual aspect of Lincoln.

I recommend it for the religious person who has no historical background. Wyrick gives enough historical background for the non-historian to enjoy the book.

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful and engaging
Review: Wyrick has authored a wonderful examination of the spirituality of one of American history's most devoutly religious Presidents. This book is a very pleasant and readable book that has a rich depth of information.

I recommend it for the person who is a teacher or student of history, as the book gives insight into the spiritual aspect of Lincoln.

I recommend it for the religious person who has no historical background. Wyrick gives enough historical background for the non-historian to enjoy the book.