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Amazing Grace : The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song by Craig Borlase (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNelson Incorporated, Thomas
ISBN-101400334012
ISBN-139781400334018
eBay Product ID (ePID)3057263988
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmazing Grace : the Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReligious / Hymns, Christianity / History, Social History, Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837)
Publication Year2023
GenreMusic, Religion, History
AuthorCraig Borlase
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight13.6 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-947112
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal326.092
SynopsisAmazing Grace is the surprising true story of John Newton, author of the song that has touched millions. A biography that reads like a novel, it reveals Newton's dramatic story of sin and salvation as a slave trader before his ultimate transformation to speaking out against the horror of slavery. His story speaks to the brokenness within us all and our need for God's amazing grace--and reveals the truth behind his song. Amazing Grace is based on years of research on the life and writings of John Newton. It tells of a prodigal who returns home, and a young love that defies the odds; of a young man whose life is torn by grief and wounded by the cruelty of others, following his descent into deeper suffering and finally into the brutal world of the slave trade. Newton rejects God repeatedly but is rescued by a divine mercy that reaches deeper than he could ever have imagined as he ultimately faces his past and repents. Newton's story is shocking, and Amazing Grace does not try to airbrush or excuse his faults. There are glaring contradictions in the life of a ship's Captain who retreats to his cabin to study his Bible and write tender love letters to his wife while hundreds of slaves lie in chains in the hold below. The profound lessons from his life are applicable to us today, helping us to: Discover that the need for grace is universal and offers the deepest hope for overcoming hatred Be honest about our lives even when we are ashamed and face seemingly unresolvable problems Look for grace when life is far from perfect and doesn't match up to our expectations Trust that our mistakes and regrets, no matter how deep, can be redeemed in the end Since the first public singing of "Amazing Grace" almost 250 years ago, every generation has been profoundly moved by the song, and now readers can connect with John Newton's story like never before. In these days of extreme polarization when beliefs about race, church, and politics have all become deeply divisive in society, we need grace more than ever. We need stories like this one that talk honestly about the human condition but even more about the relentless love of God and his forgiveness of sins., Amazing Grace, a biography that reads like a novel, reveals John Newton's dramatic, and at times traumatic, story of sin and salvation and ultimate conviction to speak out against slavery. His story speaks to the brokenness within us all and our need for God's amazing grace., Amazing Grace is the surprising true story of John Newton, author of the song that has touched millions. A biography that reads like a novel, it reveals Newton's dramatic story of sin and salvation as a slave trader before his ultimate transformation to speaking out against the horror of slavery. His story speaks to the brokenness within us all and our need for God's amazing grace-and reveals the truth behind his song. Newton's story is shocking, and Amazing Grace does not try to airbrush or excuse his faults. There are glaring contradictions in the life of a ship's captain who retreats to his cabin to study his Bible and write tender love letters to his wife while hundreds of slaves lie in chains in the hold below. The profound lessons from his life are applicable to us today, helping us to: discover that the need for grace is universal and offers the deepest hope for overcoming hatred, be honest about our lives even when we are ashamed and face seemingly unresolvable problems, look for grace when life is far from perfect and doesn't match up to our expectations, and trust that our mistakes and regrets, no matter how deep, can be redeemed in the end. In these days of extreme polarization when beliefs about race, church, and politics have all become deeply divisive in society, we need grace more than ever. We need stories like this one that talk honesty about the human condition but even more about the relentless love of God and his foregiveness of sins.
LC Classification NumberHT1029
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