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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => History => Topic started by: Sanguine on June 28, 2019, 02:36:21 am

Title: Abraham Lincoln Bible surfaces, offers clues to his religious beliefs
Post by: Sanguine on June 28, 2019, 02:36:21 am

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A Bible that once belonged to President Abraham Lincoln resurfaced 150 years after his death, pointing to the faith he clung to at a pivotal moment in American history and when he was growing more overtly religious.

Lincoln's faith has long been debated over the years. He was known as the "village atheist" as a young man but he gave one of the most explicitly religious speeches ever by a president during his second inaugural address. Scholars say the new discovery helps solidify his faith in his later years....

https://www.foxnews.com/science/rare-bible-abraham-lincoln-discover-historians (https://www.foxnews.com/science/rare-bible-abraham-lincoln-discover-historians)

Title: Re: Abraham Lincoln Bible surfaces, offers clues to his religious beliefs
Post by: Sanguine on June 28, 2019, 02:37:21 am

Some nice photos there too.