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Most Christians know John Newton as the slave ship captain who famously converted to Christ at the high seas after which penned some of the greatest hymns of the faith: ?Amazing Grace.? Less well known is Newton?s significance in his own day as an evangelical icon, great preacher and theologian, and vital influence on abolitionist William Wilberforce. On this fascinating biography, Jonathan Aitken explores many facets of Newton’s eventful life story, helping readers better keep in mind his remarkable conversion and passionate fight to end the slave trade. The first up to date account to attract on Newton’s unpublished diaries and correspondence, this colorful and historically significant portrait provides fresh insights into the life and legacy of probably the most vital Christians of the 18th century.