The Almost Chosen People By William J. Wolf 1959

by William J. Wolf

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The Almost Chosen People: A Study of the Religion of Abraham Lincoln is a non-fiction work by William J. Wolf, first published by Doubleday & Company in 1959. Book Overview The book examines the spiritual life and religious growth of Abraham Lincoln, relying on his own speeches and writings rather than second-hand accounts. Title Origin: The title is drawn from Lincoln's 1861 address to the New Jersey Senate, where he referred to Americans as "his almost chosen people" in the context of the struggle for liberty. Content: It traces Lincoln's development from a "Christian without a creed" to a leader with deep biblical knowledge and a profound sense of divine providence. Revision: Later editions were released under the simplified title The Religion of Abraham Lincoln.

• Publisher: Doubleday & Company
• Year: 1959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair

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