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Shining new light on one of Britain's most celebrated figures, this new biography insightfully explores the beliefs underlying Shaftesbury's passion for the poorDrawing extensively from Lord Shaftesbury's private journals, this accessible biography shows not just the story of his lifefrom his happy marriage and many children to his acts of Parliamentbut also how his faith led and equipped him to fight for justice in society. Lord Shaftesbury was one of the best loved politicians and social reformers of nineteenth century England. His deep compassion for the poor was legendary, as were his...

This book addresses the question of evangelical identity - what are the key markers, how did the movement come into being, and how is it changing? What is its style, then and now, and what is its theology? Written by the Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, it is popular in tone but is intended to be an authoritative statement. The text seeks to show how and why the evangelicals have not only survived, but have grown strong, and explains their unique contribution to world Christianity. Its topics range from the historical roots of evangelical spirituality, to the place of the Bible; the...

The English Revival of the eighteenth century was an exciting time. What caused the Revival? Why did it spread? Did it prevent a revolution in the UK, similar to that which had convulsed France? And what effect did it have, both locally, nationally and globally? This fascinating book introduces the reader to its main players: the Wesleys and Whitefield, John Newton and William Wilberforce. It brings together what they believed, what they taught, and the immense impact they had on the people of the UK, both the rich and the poor. Out of the Revival came the Clapham Sect and the successful...