The Briefing Room
General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => History => Topic started 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)
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Some nice photos there too.