About Contemporaries of Cowper and Newton
ONE HEART AND ONE SOUL - JOHN SUTCLIFF OF OLNEY, HIS FRIENDS AND HIS TIMES
A biography by Michael A.G. Haykin (Paperback £10.95)
John Sutcliff, pastor of the Baptist Church at Olney which originally set apart William Carey for the ministry, was one of the founders of the Baptist Missionary Society, and one of the joint authors of the Prayer Call which initially led to the interest in overseas missions such as Carey's in India.
AMAZING GRACE IN THE LIFE OF WILLIAM WLBERFORCE
By John Piper, foreword by Jonathan Aitkin (Paperback £9.99).
It not only tells the story of the great man's life, it also tells us how to understand the ultimate source of his greatness and happiness.
TRAVEL WITH WILLIAM WILBERFORCE
Series edited by Brian H. Edwards (£10.00)
A carefully researched biography and valuable travel guide. With over 150 colour photographs, drawings and maps it will guide the traveller to many of the key locations associated with the life and work of this "friend of humanity".
WILLIAM WILBERFORCE: A BIOGRAPHY
By Stephen Tomkins (Paperback £8.99)
Stephen Tomkins charts Wilberforce's tireless battle to end the slave trade, portraying a man of contradictions and extraordinary determination. Written in a lively and engaging style, this biography of William Wilberforce transports the reader back to a dramatic age of conflict and upheaval. Published as part of the widespread commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Anti-Slave Trade Act - also celebrated by the 2007 release of the widely acclaimed movie Amazing Grace - this biography brings an extensive cast of colorful characters vividly to life.
VITAL CHRISTIANITY: THE LIFE AND SPIRITUALITY OF WILLIAM WILBERFORCE
By Murray Andrew Purra & J.I. Packer(Paperback £6.99)
This is a fascinating look at William Wilberforce's life. The energy, persistence and unashamedly evangelical faith is a shining example to all Christians today. The parallels for the Christian today who holds the unpopular positions that following Christ entails, should be abundantly clear.
ABOLITION! NEWTON, THE EX-SLAVE TRADER, AND WILBERFORCE, THE LITTLE LIBERATOR
By John Pollock (Paperback £6.00)
No one in 1769 would have foreseen that these two men would be the key characters in the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. Here, John Pollock tells the story of how they came to build a strong friendship and partnership in the gospel - and how God used them to achieve a great victory in the British Parliament and US Congress against the slave trade.
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