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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... became recognized as an inspirational force for change . ' It soon became the great London centre for the noblest clergy and all the most influential laymen in the closing years of the century , ' wrote Marcus Loane in his book Oxford ...
... became recognized as an inspirational force for change . ' It soon became the great London centre for the noblest clergy and all the most influential laymen in the closing years of the century , ' wrote Marcus Loane in his book Oxford ...
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... became publicly associated with the battle to abolish the slave trade , his private life was overshadowed by the terminal cancer of his wife , Polly . Her long illness and eventual death were the most testing of trials . The way Newton ...
... became publicly associated with the battle to abolish the slave trade , his private life was overshadowed by the terminal cancer of his wife , Polly . Her long illness and eventual death were the most testing of trials . The way Newton ...
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... became close friends . The four daughters stayed at the vicarage several times with the Newtons . Foster - Barham sometimes attended the Olney prayer meeting and Newton attended ' chapel ' when staying with them in Bedford . Joseph had ...
... became close friends . The four daughters stayed at the vicarage several times with the Newtons . Foster - Barham sometimes attended the Olney prayer meeting and Newton attended ' chapel ' when staying with them in Bedford . Joseph had ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
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