Newton on the Christian Life - To Live Is Christ

Exploring the life of a slave trader turned hymn writer, this book looks to the pastoral legacy of John Newton, whose hundreds of extant letters offer modern Christians valuable insights into the Christian life.

About the author

Tony Reinke is a nonprofit journalist and serves as senior teacher and host of the Ask Pastor John podcast for desiringGod.org. He is the author of Lit!: A Christian Guide to Reading Books; 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You; and God, Technology, and the Christian Life.

Summary

Exploring the life of a slave trader turned hymn writer, this book looks to the pastoral legacy of John Newton, whose hundreds of extant letters offer modern Christians valuable insights into the Christian life. Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Reinke
• Assisted by: Stephen J Nichols (Editor), Stephen J. Nichols (Editor), Justin Taylor (Editor)
• Publisher: Crossway Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781433539718
• ISBN: 978-1-4335-3971-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 154 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 406 g
• Series: Theologians on the Christian Life; Theologians on the Christian L; Theologians on the Christian Life; Theologians on the Christian L
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies