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John Philip Newman
1826–1899
A prominent Methodist leader in 19th-century America, he paired public influence with a strong interest in travel, history, and religion. His writing moves from sermons and faith to vivid accounts of the ancient world and the places he visited.
3 Audiobooks
The Bible and Polygamy: Does the Bible Sanction Polygamy?
by Orson Pratt, George Q. (George Quayle) Cannon, John Philip Newman, George Albert Smith
"America for Americans!" The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon
by John Philip Newman
About the author
Born in New York City in 1826, John Philip Newman became a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church after studying at Cazenovia Seminary. Over the course of his career he served congregations in New York and Washington, D.C., and grew into a nationally known church leader, eventually being elected a bishop in 1888.
He was also active in public life. Newman served as chaplain of the United States Senate and was known as an influential preacher in Washington. Alongside his religious work, he traveled widely, including to Europe, the Middle East, and Egypt, experiences that helped shape several of his books.
As an author, he wrote sermons, religious works, and travel-based books such as From Dan to Beersheba and Babylon and Nineveh. His work reflects both a pastor's voice and a traveler's curiosity, bringing together faith, history, and firsthand observation for readers of his time.