Not long after Lincoln's assassination, the debate began: Was Lincoln a committed Christian or a confirmed skeptic? Scholar Philip Ostergard provides the answer with a thorough study of the president's references to God, the Bible, and Christian principles in his letters and speeches. The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln illustrates the depth of Lincoln's knowledge of Scripture; the Bible's influence on his character; and the development of his faith, particularly as he wrestled with the issue of slavery and led the nation through the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Readers will find this a fascinating and inspiring handbook of answers to the questions about one of our greatest presidents.
Philip L. Ostergard read his first full-length biography of Abraham Lincoln at the age of 14 and is today a frequent speaker on Lincoln. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Southern California and Fuller Theological Seminary and served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. Philip was a professor at Azusa Pacific University and is a founding member and lifetime director of Kare Youth League.
Philip resides in Arcadia, California, with his wife, Irma. They have two grown children and six grandchildren.
