John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing GraceContinuum, 2007 - 308 páginas John Newton is one of the most important and influential men of the 18th century. His famous conversion during a storm at sea lead to his new role as a social reformer and key figure in the abolition of slavery. In this book, Jonathan Aitken discovers the man, his motivation and beliefs. |
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... Wesley . However , this negative opinion was reversed when the co - founder of Methodism . visited Liverpool in April 1757. Newton was spellbound by Wesley's preaching , and berated himself for having taken a censorious and ignorant ...
... Wesley . However , this negative opinion was reversed when the co - founder of Methodism . visited Liverpool in April 1757. Newton was spellbound by Wesley's preaching , and berated himself for having taken a censorious and ignorant ...
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... Wesley , who later became a vociferous opponent of the slave trade , never mentioned this subject as a possible moral objection to Newton becoming a Methodist preacher . The matter was equally ignored by the hierarchy of the Church of ...
... Wesley , who later became a vociferous opponent of the slave trade , never mentioned this subject as a possible moral objection to Newton becoming a Methodist preacher . The matter was equally ignored by the hierarchy of the Church of ...
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... Wesley consulted Adam on separation from the Church of England . Adam's response led Wesley to reply ' We have at present no thoughts of separation . ' Charles Wesley 1707-1788 Charles had a similar experience to that of his brother ...
... Wesley consulted Adam on separation from the Church of England . Adam's response led Wesley to reply ' We have at present no thoughts of separation . ' Charles Wesley 1707-1788 Charles had a similar experience to that of his brother ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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