Journey into Life

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Journey into Life is a booklet about the Christian faith by Norman Warren, ending with the "sinner's prayer". [1] It was first issued in 1964. [2]

The booklet is written in very simple English. Major publishers initially declined it as naive, [2] but according to Jubilate Group it became "the world's best-selling evangelistic booklet... with worldwide sales of 30 million." [3] It has also been translated into many other languages. [2]

Although some find its style somewhat dated now, [1] others still recommend it prominently. [4] A revised edition, also by Norman Warren, was published in 2005. [5]

Warren also wrote a follow-up tract for people starting out as a new Christian, The Way Ahead.

Chris Green, vicar of St James' Church, Muswell Hill, refers to a PhD thesis being written on the influence of Journey into Life. [6]

The tipping point in my encounter with Christ was Norman Warren's booklet Journey Into Life – it was clear, convincing and challenging and I opened the door. I think I have given away thousands since.
J.John [7]

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