I was shocked by some of the descriptions even though i knew what slaves went through. In a time when genuine heroes are scarce, a book on william wilberforce is always welcome. 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. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery ebook written by eric metaxas. The latter work was a lifechanging book for me, even though i knew about dietrich bonhoeffer before i read it. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery metaxas, eric on. 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. 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. I believe we still owe the descendants our allegiance, apologies and restitution, though i am stymied by what that would look like. This accessible biography chronicles wilberforces extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of parliament. 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. An extraordinary portrait of a true christian statesman. Despite his slight physical stature, wilberforce made a herculean contribution to.
In all honesty, i could not be more excited when i heard that eric metaxas was writing yet another biography. 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. Eric metaxas provides the story behind the movie amazing grace. Eric metaxas books eric metaxas is the author of the new york times bestseller bonhoeffer. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by eric metaxas in chm, epub, fb3 download e book. 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. Amazing grace is a paperback book by eric metaxas about biography,freedom,slavery, appearing in the biography section at. Wilberforce is a name not well known in america as perhaps it may be in england. Wilberforce was exceedingly small about five two so it cant be that he. Questions for amazing grace by eric metaxas donvalebookclub. This is the second book ive read by eric mataxas, and i would not hesitate to read.
He is founder and host of socrates in the city in new york city, where he lives with his wife and daughter. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. Amazing grace by eric metaxas and johnny heller audiobook. Amazing grace by eric metaxas, 9781780783048, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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. 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. Metaxas witty writing, it is certainly an accessible read, and i was happy to revive the character of one of my heroes. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery. Amazing grace eric metaxas hardcover harpercollins publishers. We all have something to learn from william wilberforce. Amazing grace by eric metaxas i first learned about william wilberforce from a lecture by os guinness who also introduced him to eric metaxas. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery, was the companion book to the 2006 film. 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.
I believe we still owe the descendants our allegiance, apologies and restitution, though i am. Eric metaxas amazing grace does an admirable job in reminding us who amazing grace is a. His most recent book is the new york times bestseller martin luther. If wilberforce is your hero, as he is mine, this is the book for you. Author eric metaxas chronicles the intriguing life and towering accomplishments of wilberforce in his biography amazing grace. The author, eric metaxas, writes in a beautiful and easytoread prose. By turns elegant, witty, and moving, wilberforces life and work are told. 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. Nov, 2007 amazing grace is the biography of william wilberforce, a british statesman and reformer from the early part of the 19th century. Marc dennis has converted them into mindbending, eyepopping drawings. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery paperback nov 2007.
See all 27 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. See all books authored by eric metaxas, including bonhoeffer, and its time to sleep, my love, and more on. Jun 10, 2017 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. The story of wilberforces struggles to abolish the slave trade is one that resonates with the democratic spirit of. Eric metaxis is a great writer and clearly and eloquently brought this story to life. 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. Eric metaxas has 98 books on goodreads with 221830 ratings. 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.
This wellresearched and written book provides a robust and rounded profile of this passionate abolitionist, cultural reformer, and member of parliament. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world about martin luther 2017. 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. Amazing grace, audiobook on cd christian book distributors. Eric metaxas has combed the far corners of the known and the unknown world to assemble this book. Everything you always wanted to know about god the jesus. Metaxas seems to draw these quiet, humble figures out of the past and brings them to the forefront of history. It chronicles his extraordinary contributions to the world, primarily his 20year fight to abolish the british slave trade, which he won in 1807. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by eric metaxas. Metaxas biography is the third i have read about him and the best in many regards. As good and inspirational as the movie is, the book is ten times moreso.
William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery 9780061173004 by eric metaxas. However, amazing grace is not the masterpiece that bonhoeffer is. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate twentyyear fight to abolish the british slave trade, a battle wilberforce won in 1807. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, 7 men and the secret of their greatness, and thirty childrens books. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery by eric metaxas overview amazing grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the.
Amazing grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the british abolitionist william. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Amazing grace audiobook by eric metaxas, read by johnny heller. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery paperback by eric metaxas on. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery audible audio edition. 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. Eric metaxas born 1963 is an american author, speaker, and radio host. But history seems to have nearly forgotten one name william wilberforce. Eric metaxas wrote amazing grace as a companion to the movie of the same name, presenting a fleshed out biography of wilberforce, the politician, the family man and christian. Amazing grace is the biography of william wilberforce, a british statesman and reformer from the early part of the 19th century. 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. Books besides the bible recommended for christian readers. Jul 16, 2014 in a time when genuine heroes are scarce, a book on william wilberforce is always welcome.
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. 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. 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. 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. This is the second book i have read in the same year by eric metaxas the other being bonhoeffer, which was excellent. Gordon robertson interviews eric metaxas on the release of his latest book amazing grace.
Eric metaxas books list of books by author eric metaxas. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery about william wilberforce 2007, bonhoeffer. Right or wrong, we americans think lincoln when we think of the end of slavery.
After reading john newton by jonathan aitken years ago one of my top 5 favorite books, i just had to read this book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read amazing grace. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy about dietrich bonhoeffer 2011, and martin luther. Eric metaxas amazing grace does an admirable job in reminding us who.
Five hundred years after luthers now famous 95 theses appeared, eric metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling bonhoeffer. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate twentyyear fight to abolish the british slave trade, a battle wilberforce won in. 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 by eric metaxas amazing grace. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Amazing grace by eric metaxas, 9780061173882, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 18, 2008 gordon robertson interviews eric metaxas on the release of his latest book amazing grace. Amazing grace, audiobook on cd 9781400104277 by eric metaxas. He has also written over thirty childrens books, including its time to sleep, my love and squanto and the miracle of thanksgiving. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery eric metaxas on.