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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... pastor , David Jennings , as his first spiritual leader . After his conver- sion , Newton corresponded extensively with Jennings , often describing him as his ' patron ' . A third spiritual influence on the young Newton was Dr Isaac ...
... pastor , David Jennings , as his first spiritual leader . After his conver- sion , Newton corresponded extensively with Jennings , often describing him as his ' patron ' . A third spiritual influence on the young Newton was Dr Isaac ...
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... pastor in charge of an Indepen- dent meeting house in Cow Lane . Taking three months ' leave from his duties as Surveyor of the Tides in Liverpool , he moved to Warwick in May 1760 . Newton began this temporary assignment with high ...
... pastor in charge of an Indepen- dent meeting house in Cow Lane . Taking three months ' leave from his duties as Surveyor of the Tides in Liverpool , he moved to Warwick in May 1760 . Newton began this temporary assignment with high ...
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... pastor with his father at College Lane Baptist Church , Northampton , then as pastor . When he was still in his mid - teens , he was invited by Newton to stay at the vicarage in Olney . They began a warm correspondence which lasted well ...
... pastor with his father at College Lane Baptist Church , Northampton , then as pastor . When he was still in his mid - teens , he was invited by Newton to stay at the vicarage in Olney . They began a warm correspondence which lasted well ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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