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

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Elmore, A. E., 1938-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [2009]
Subjects:
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865. > Gettysburg address > Language.
Lincoln, Abraham, > 1809-1865 > Oratory.
Bible. > English. > Authorized > Language.
Episcopal Church. > Book of common prayer (1790) > Language.
Christianity and politics > United States > History > 19th century.
Political culture > United States > History > 19th century.
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.