We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History
by Gary Phillip Zola
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Over the course of American history, Jews have held many American leaders in high esteem, but they maintain a unique emotional bond with Abraham Lincoln. From the time of his presidency to the present day, American Jews have persistently viewed Lincoln as one of their own, casting him as a Jewish sojourner and, in certain respects, a Jewish role model. This pioneering compendium- The first volume of annotated documents to focus on the history of Lincoln's image, influence, and reputation show more among American Jews- considers how Lincoln acquired his exceptional status and how, over the past c show lessTags
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- Abraham Lincoln
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- History, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Politics and Government
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- 973.7089 — History & geography History of North America United States Civil War Era (1857-1865) Civil War
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- E457.2 .W48 — History of the United States United States Civil War period, 1861-1865 Lincoln's administrations, 1861-April 15, 1865
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