We often hear about people who need no introduction, but if ever someone did need one, at least in our day and age, its william wilberforce. Marc dennis has converted them into mindbending, eyepopping drawings. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery, was the companion book to the 2006 film. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery. Wilberforce is a name not well known in america as perhaps it may be in england. I believe we still owe the descendants our allegiance, apologies and restitution, though i am.
Wilberforce was exceedingly small about five two so it cant be that he. Questions for amazing grace by eric metaxas donvalebookclub. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world about martin luther 2017. Amazing grace by eric metaxas, 9781780783048, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I was shocked by some of the descriptions even though i knew what slaves went through.
Amazing grace is a paperback book by eric metaxas about biography,freedom,slavery, appearing in the biography section at. Amazing grace audiobook by eric metaxas, read by johnny heller. This is the story of a man whose christian values drove him to use the political influence that he had to end what he saw as injustice and human suffering. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery ebook written by eric metaxas. In amazing grace, eric metaxas new biography of wilberforce, which was timed to coincide with the release of a film by the same title which.
This is the second book ive read by eric mataxas, and i would not hesitate to read. Eric metaxas amazing grace does an admirable job in reminding us who deserves the credit in passing the laws that put an end to the legalized trade in human lives. It chronicles his extraordinary contributions to the world, primarily his 20year fight to abolish the british slave trade, which he won in 1807. Eric metaxas born 1963 is an american author, speaker, and radio host. This account of wilberforces life will help many become acquainted with an exceptional man who was a hero to abraham lincoln and an inspiration to the antislavery movement in america. Amazing grace by eric metaxas and johnny heller audiobook. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery eric metaxas amazing grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the british abolitionist william wilberforce 17591833. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery metaxas, eric on. His most recent book is the new york times bestseller martin luther. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read amazing grace. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery 9780061173004 by eric metaxas. In his eagerly anticipated followup to the enormously successful seven men, new york times bestselling author eric metaxas gives us seven captivating portraits of some of historys greatest women, all of whom changed the course of history by following gods call upon their lives as women. Eric metaxas books list of books by author eric metaxas.
William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of western christendom and dragged medieval europe into the future. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy about dietrich bonhoeffer 2011, and martin luther. But history seems to have nearly forgotten one name william wilberforce. If wilberforce is your hero, as he is mine, this is the book for you. He is founder and host of socrates in the city in new york city, where he lives with his wife and daughter. Metaxas witty writing, it is certainly an accessible read, and i was happy to revive the character of one of my heroes. Eric metaxis is a great writer and clearly and eloquently brought this story to life. Eric metaxas amazing grace does an admirable job in reminding us who amazing grace is a. By turns elegant, witty, and moving, wilberforces life and work are told. See all books authored by eric metaxas, including bonhoeffer, and its time to sleep, my love, and more on. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate twentyyear fight to abolish the british slave trade, a battle wilberforce won in.
William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery paperback nov 2007. Two hundred and forty years after the declaration of independence, it examines how we as a nation are living up to our founders lofty vision for liberty and justice. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by eric metaxas amazing grace. Metaxas seems to draw these quiet, humble figures out of the past and brings them to the forefront of history. In all honesty, i could not be more excited when i heard that eric metaxas was writing yet another biography. See all 27 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Despite his slight physical stature, wilberforce made a herculean contribution to society, as he nearly singlehandedly ended the british empires slave trade in 1807, thereby paving the way for emancipation in 1833. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery 9780061173004 by metaxas, eric and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, 7 men and the secret of their greatness, and thirty childrens books. Right or wrong, we americans think lincoln when we think of the end of slavery.
William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by eric metaxas in chm, epub, fb3 download e book. Amazing grace, audiobook on cd 9781400104277 by eric metaxas. Eric metaxas s books include amazing grace biography of william wilberforce, seven men short biographies of men who have changed the world, and most of all his biography,bonhoeffer i will freely admit that i am a bit of a biography junkie. Eric metaxas is a truly versatile and prolific writer, whose works have ranged from popular apologetics to meticulously researched biographies, from cutting edge articles in top periodicals to childrens storybooks.
The latter work was a lifechanging book for me, even though i knew about dietrich bonhoeffer before i read it. Amazing grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the british abolitionist william wilberforce 17591833. Eric metaxas amazing grace does an admirable job in reminding us who. This stirring biography by eric metaxas is the official book companion to the film amazing grace, which will be released across the country on february 23, 2007. Eric metaxas has combed the far corners of the known and the unknown world to assemble this book chock full of startling, uncanny, and often seriously frightening phenomena. Amazing grace, audiobook on cd christian book distributors. Nov, 2007 amazing grace is the biography of william wilberforce, a british statesman and reformer from the early part of the 19th century. Oct 07, 2014 eric metaxas, author of amazing grace and host of new york citys, socrates in the city, begins the series with a discussion of william wilberforce, an early19th century english parliamentarian. Amazing grace eric metaxas hardcover harpercollins publishers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is a noble subject, but metaxas actually uses sarcasm and like humor nearly through out and, while funny at times, its offputting in a biography. Everything you always wanted to know about god the jesus.
An extraordinary portrait of a true christian statesman. This wellresearched and written book provides a robust and rounded profile of this passionate abolitionist, cultural reformer, and member of parliament. This accessible biography chronicles wilberforces extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of parliament. This is the second book i have read in the same year by eric metaxas the other being bonhoeffer, which was excellent. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate twentyyear fight to abolish the british slave trade, a battle wilberforce won in 1807. Metaxas biography is the third i have read about him and the best in many regards. Amazing grace by eric metaxas i first learned about william wilberforce from a lecture by os guinness who also introduced him to eric metaxas. The author, eric metaxas, writes in a beautiful and easytoread prose. Gordon robertson interviews eric metaxas on the release of his latest book amazing grace. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery paperback by eric metaxas on. Nov 18, 2008 gordon robertson interviews eric metaxas on the release of his latest book amazing grace.
The story of wilberforces struggles to abolish the slave trade is one that resonates with the democratic spirit of. Amazing grace by eric metaxas, 9780061173882, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As good and inspirational as the movie is, the book is ten times moreso. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery audible audio edition. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery about william wilberforce 2007, bonhoeffer. Eric metaxas has 98 books on goodreads with 221830 ratings. From number one new york times bestselling author eric metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, martin luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the reformation. If the weather is sultry, and there appears the least perspiration upon their skins, when they come upon deck, there are two men attending with cloths to rub them perfectly dry, and another to give them a little cordial. Five hundred years after luthers now famous 95 theses appeared, eric metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling bonhoeffer. Amazing grace is the biography of william wilberforce, a british statesman and reformer from the early part of the 19th century. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world. We all have something to learn from william wilberforce. Amazing grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the british abolitionist william.
Questions for amazing grace by eric metaxas june 10, 2017 june 10, 2017 donvalebookclub born in 1759, william wilberforce was described as a glorious little child, a veritable cherub of twinkling luminosity. Whereas the movie somewhat downplays wilberforces christianity, metaxes book clearly hightlights wilberforces faith in christ as the primary motivator for his campaign for the end of slavery. Wilberforce was a friend of john newton wrote the hymn amazing grace and william cowper wrote the musical score to amazing grace you will be delighted with the man metaxas brings to life. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by eric metaxas overview amazing grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the.
William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by. In a time when genuine heroes are scarce, a book on william wilberforce is always welcome. Eric metaxas provides the story behind the movie amazing grace. Eric metaxas has combed the far corners of the known and the unknown world to assemble this book. However, amazing grace is not the masterpiece that bonhoeffer is. Books besides the bible recommended for christian readers. After reading john newton by jonathan aitken years ago one of my top 5 favorite books, i just had to read this book. Author eric metaxas chronicles the intriguing life and towering accomplishments of wilberforce in his biography amazing grace. Eric metaxas books eric metaxas is the author of the new york times bestseller bonhoeffer. Wilberforce was a friend of john newton wrote the hymn amazing graceand william cowper wrote the musical score to amazing grace you will be delighted with the man metaxas brings to life. He has also written over thirty childrens books, including its time to sleep, my love and squanto and the miracle of thanksgiving.
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