Lincoln and the politics of Christian love /

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"In this provocative book, Grant Havers argues that charity is a central tenet of what Lincoln once called America's "political religion." He explores the implications of making Christian love the highest moral standard for American democracy, showing how Lincoln's legacy de...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Havers, Grant N., 1965-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2009.
Temas:
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865 > Religion.
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865 > Political and social views.
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865
Lincoln, Abraham.
1800 - 1899
Charity > Political aspects > United States > History > 19th century.
Charité > Aspect politique > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
HISTORY.
Political and social views
Religion
Nächstenliebe
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The demanding politics of charity
  • The concept of charity before Lincoln
  • "With charity for all" : Lincoln raises the sights
  • Charity and "we, the people"
  • Natural right, charity, and political realism
  • Charity and chosenness
  • Conclusion : the future past of a charitable politics.

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