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His crooked spine and near-blindness could not quench his zeal for the freedom of all people. William Wilberforce championed the cause against the British slave trade, and during his 45-year Parliamentary tenure he proposed abolition a dozen times before it finally passed. Christian History & Biography has compiled the following articles and resources to help you learn more about the people and events behind the new movie, Amazing Grace, which chronicles the struggles of Wilberforce and his colleagues.
Issue 53: William Wilberforce & the Abolition of the Slave Trade
Sample article from the issue:
The "Shrimp" Who Stopped Slavery
Wilberforce vs. Slavery
by Christopher D. Hancock
Learn more about Wilberforce:
"You have not labored in vain"
After a crushing political defeat, William Wilberforce nearly gave up his fight to abolish the slave trade. But a life-changing letter sent this Daniel back into the lion's den.
Kevin Belmonte
William Wilberforce
Antislavery politician
An "Ordinary Saint" in Wartime
William Wilberforce saw two long charitable campaigns through, even in war's distracting shadow
By Chris Armstrong
Posted November 8, 2002
A Politician Explains the Faith
One hundred fifty years before C. S. Lewis, William Wilberforce wrote the Mere Christianity of his time.
By Kevin Belmonte
Learn more about John Newton:
Issue 81: John Newton & the Story of Amazing Grace
Sample article:
The American Anthem
How Amazing Grace went from ignored in Britain to acclaimed in America
by Steve Turner
John Newton
Reformed slave trader
Learn more about the movie
Christianity Today Movies, one of our sister publications, has a lot of coverage about the film in this special section—including interviews with the lead actor, director, and producer.
Articles on Slavery & Abolition:
Issue 62: Bound for Canaan
The spiritual journey of Africans in America.
Sojourner Truth
Abolitionist and women's rights advocate
Harriet Tubman
The "Moses" of her people
Fighting the other slave trade
Women against sexual trafficking.
by Lisa Thompson
Christians in the Cause
Stamp of Glory, a novel by Tim Stafford, gives Christian abolitionists their due.
by Elesha Coffman
CH, February 18, 2000
Blessing the Church with its History
Douglas Sweeney argues for an evangelical movement that welcomes diversity and repents of its blind spots.
By Collin Hansen
posted 02/09/06
Other Wilberforce and Amazing Grace Resources:
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