Why did Abraham Lincoln use references from the Bible in his speech?

a. To make his audience understand his address completely.
b. He believed that reference to Bible will end slavery.
c. He did not want to talk about the Civil War.
d. He was more concerned about the structure of his speech.

1 answer

The most accurate answer is:

a. To make his audience understand his address completely.

Abraham Lincoln often used references from the Bible in his speeches to resonate with his audience's values and beliefs, drawing on a shared cultural and moral framework to enhance the message he was delivering.