Havers, Grant N., 1965-

Lincoln and the politics of Christian love [electronic resource] / Grant N. Havers. - Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2009. - x, 204 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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2013.
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 --Religion.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 --Political and social views.


Charity--Political aspects--History--United States--19th century.


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