John A. Newton
Rev Dr John Anthony Newton CBE (d. 27 March 2017[1]) was a prominent Methodist minister, author, historian and former President of the Methodist Conference. Dr Newton was the president of the Wesley Historical Society. Dr Newton was educated at Boston Grammar School in Lincolnshire.
John A. Newton | |
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| President of the Methodist Conference | |
| In office 1981–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth G. Greet |
| Succeeded by | Norwyn E. Denny |
| President of the Wesley Historical Society | |
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| Died | 27 March 2017 |
| Occupation | Methodist minister, author, historian |
Dr Newton was a noted authority on the Wesley family. His book "Susanna, Susanna Wesley and the Puritan Tradition in Methodism" (ISBN 0716205629), is recognised as the authoritative biography of Susanna Wesley.[2][3]
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