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Lincoln's Gettysburg address echoes of the Bible and Book of Common Prayer /

Main Author: Elmore, A. E., 1938-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c2009.
Subjects:
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865.
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865 > Oratory.
Christianity and politics > History > 19th century. > United States
Political culture > History > 19th century. > United States
Online Access:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10555642
Table of Contents:
  • The forgotten Bible
  • Lincoln's knowledge of Bible and Prayer Book
  • Birth and rebirth
  • Fitting and proper
  • Consecrate, dedicate, hallow
  • O brave new words
  • "Under God"
  • aforethought or afterthought?
  • Controversial proposition
  • The essence of Lincoln's style
  • The heart of the message.

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