Lincoln's Battle with God: A President's Struggle with Faith and What It Meant for America

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 US 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.

ISBN-13: 9781400336913

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Nelson - Thomas - Inc.

Publication Date: 01-31-2023

Pages: 272

Product Dimensions: 6.03(w) x 8.99(h) x 0.73(d)

Stephen Mansfield is the New York Times bestselling author of Lincoln's Battle with God, The Faith of Barack Obama, Pope Benedict XVI, Searching for God and Guinness, and Never Give In: The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Beverly.

Table of Contents

The Life of Abraham Lincoln: A Chronology ix

Introduction: Final Words xiii

Chapter 1 A Mother's Legacy 1

Chapter 2 Lincoln's Alma Mater 28

Chapter 3 The "Infidel" 53

Chapter 4 On Wings of Grief 97

Chapter 5 The Haunting of Graves 133

Epilogue Purposes of the Almighty 178

Thoughts on Lincoln, Religion, and Sources 188

Appendix 193

Selected Bibliography 217

Notes 221

Acknowledgments 237

About the Author 241