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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... received one or two letters from Newton about his ordination difficulties . Dartmouth took an interest in talented ... received the formal patron's offer at almost exactly the same time as he received Newton's troubling communication of ...
... received one or two letters from Newton about his ordination difficulties . Dartmouth took an interest in talented ... received the formal patron's offer at almost exactly the same time as he received Newton's troubling communication of ...
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... received Dartmouth's formal letter offering him the living of Olney . He spent a day or two in Liverpool collecting ... received a favourable reception from his future bishop . This preparatory briefing was not quite enough . Dr Green ...
... received Dartmouth's formal letter offering him the living of Olney . He spent a day or two in Liverpool collecting ... received a favourable reception from his future bishop . This preparatory briefing was not quite enough . Dr Green ...
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... received their copies before Wilberforce introduced his motion for a bill to abolish the slave trade on 18 February . Newton's first publication as an abolitionist campaigner certainly reached the right people , for in a matter of days ...
... received their copies before Wilberforce introduced his motion for a bill to abolish the slave trade on 18 February . Newton's first publication as an abolitionist campaigner certainly reached the right people , for in a matter of days ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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