Aitken, Jonathan
John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399412841
- author:
- Aitken, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Continuum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 23.4 x 23.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken is a meticulously researched biography that sheds new light on the life of one of the 18th century's most colourful and influential figures. Using a wealth of unpublished material, Aitken charts Newton's remarkable journey from slave-trading to abolitionist campaigning, ordination, church leadership, and spiritual mentoring. From his adventures on the high seas to his emergence as a pivotal figure in the evangelical movements, this biography reveals the complexities and contradictions of Newton's life. Aitken writes beautifully and accessibly, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in history, religion, or the lives of remarkable individuals. This book is a worthwhile read for those seeking to understand the life and legacy of John Newton, author of the iconic hymn Amazing Grace.