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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... close , perhaps the news of the Captain's death may have reminded John Newton that his father had always been practically supportive of him even in his most wayward moments . There was one other bereavement which caused sorrow to Newton ...
... close , perhaps the news of the Captain's death may have reminded John Newton that his father had always been practically supportive of him even in his most wayward moments . There was one other bereavement which caused sorrow to Newton ...
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... close relationship with God . The marriage with Polly , which lasted from 1750 until her death from cancer in 1790 , was a union of romance , prayer , service and joy . Although they were not blessed with children of their own , the ...
... close relationship with God . The marriage with Polly , which lasted from 1750 until her death from cancer in 1790 , was a union of romance , prayer , service and joy . Although they were not blessed with children of their own , the ...
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... close to Newton's church , St Mary Woolnoth . The cousins were both on the predominantly Quaker committee of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade , formed in 1787. Richard later became greatly involved in the work ...
... close to Newton's church , St Mary Woolnoth . The cousins were both on the predominantly Quaker committee of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade , formed in 1787. Richard later became greatly involved in the work ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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