"John Piper's succinct and superbly perceptive study of William
Wilberforce deserves to become an acclaimed bestseller. It not only
tells the story of a great man's life-it also tells us how to
understand the ultimate source of his greatness and happiness.
Moreover, that understanding goes far deeper than the abolitionist
achievements for which Wilberforce is honored, astounding though
they were. William Wilberforce's secret, as revealed in this book,
was that he made the journey from self-centeredness,
achievement-centeredness, and political-centeredness to
God-centeredness. And he made it with Christlike joy."
-Jonathan Aitken
Against great obstacles William Wilberforce, an evangelical
Christian and a member of Parliament, fought for the abolition of
the African slave trade and against slavery itself until they were
both illegal in the British Empire.
Many are aware of Wilberforce's role in bringing an end to
slavery in Great Britain, but few have taken the time to examine
the beliefs and motivations that spurred him on for decades. In
this concise volume, John Piper tells the story of how Wilberforce
was transformed from an unbelieving, young politician into a
radically God-centered Christian, and how his deep spirituality
helped to change the moral outlook of a nation.
As world leaders debate over how to deal with a host of social
justice and humanitarian crises, a closer look at Wilberforce's
life and faith serves as an encouragement and example to all
believers.
General
Imprint: |
Crossway Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2007 |
First published: |
2007 |
Authors: |
John Piper
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Foreword by: |
Jonathan Aitken
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Dimensions: |
202 x 132 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
76 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58134-875-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
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General
|
LSN: |
1-58134-875-4 |
Barcode: |
9781581348750 |
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