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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
William Wilberforce is probably best known as the leader of the
parliamentary campaign for the abolition of the slave trade in the
United Kingdom. But behind his heart for justice lay a
commitment and desire to serve God that permeated not only his
life, but also his writings. Michael D. McMullen has worked
extensively on the life and manuscripts of Wilberforce and has
carefully selected these daily readings to help readers not only
know the man better, but also to point their eyes to the God whom
he served. Taken from his spiritual journals and his one published
book, as well as his unpublished works, letters and recorded
reflections on scriptures, we meet in these writings a man who is
introspective and self–deprecating, believing he fell far short
of the standards expected of a Christian. But his devotion and love
for the God who called him to be an ‘Agent of Usefulness’ is
abundantly clear. These words that he wrote to challenge and
encourage himself will do the same for a new generation of readers.
These spiritual journals will give readers insight into the heart
and mind of one of Britain's leading abolitionists. William
Wilberforce (1759-1833) is best remembered as a leading figure in
the movement to have the slave trade abolished throughout the
British Empire. He was a Member of Parliament from the age of 21
until he retired due to ill health at the age of 66. His conversion
in 1785 caused him to change his lifestyle and to commit his future
life and work to the service of God. He wrote a series of spiritual
journals as a record of his spiritual pilgrimage. These journals
are an honest record of Wilberforce's spiritual life: the
Scriptures and Christian books he read; people he met; people he
witnessed to; his spiritual and physical struggles; and many other
fascinating insights. Throughout his writings his constant desire
to be a better Christian is striking. This man, admired by many,
saw himself as a sinner, and his diaries are filled with his
striving to put this sin to death. He follows a Puritan pattern of
self-introspection and his journals are form of spiritual
confession. Michael McMullen has transcribed the original
manuscripts and has added many helpful annotations and footnotes.
Scripture passages, book titles, names of people and events are
clarified. These annotations will assist the reader to better
understand the context and value of the journals. This work gives
an invaluable insight into the life and motivations of William
Wilberforce. There is much to be gleaned from his example in life
and culture today.
As a young politician, William Wilberforce (1759-1833) set out to
do two things: rouse professing Christians to understand the nature
of true faith, and bring about the end of slavery in England's
colonies. Real Christianity challenged the ruling classes of early
nineteenth-century England more than any other work. Even today
Real Christianity is a tool to soundly teach the tenets of
evangelical faith and stir the conscience of all Christians.
Just in time for the release of Amazing Grace, the movie about the
life of William Wilberforce. This edition of his classic book from
1797, Real Christianity, is paraphrased in modern language and made
more accessible to contemporary readers. This is the book that
helped abolish the slave trade in the United Kingdom and called
Christians to live a more authentic life of faith more than two
hundred years ago. The timeless truths it contains will speak to
readers in fresh ways today. Christians who eschew cultural
Christianity in favor of a real faith in Christ, will find the
principles here thought-provoking and applicable. The social
justice orientation will appeal to readers of Jim Wallis, Os
Guinness, Charles Colson, Shane Claiborne, John Perkins, Bono, and
Nancy Pearcey. Readers will also find the book is a good litmus
test of the authenticity of their own faith.
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