This study of Newman's religious development from his childhood to his conversion to Roman Catholicism explores Newman's growth in holiness and truth, i.e., religious truth, and the mutual influence of one upon the other. The former, the author states, "is the more difficult to explore, since it involves not only a study of words and actions but of his inner life and motivation, which are often hidden." This exploration is undertaken here with the aid of materials not hitherto fully exploited: verses, sermons, prayers, and letters both by and to Newman. The book examines Newman's changing views on conversion; re-examines the Oxford Movement, highlighting Newman's spiritual and religious impact on it; and charts his voyage of self-discovery.
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Vincent Ferrer Blehl, S. J., has been engaged in Newman research since 1957 and has published many books and articles on Newman. A former professor and chairman of the English Department of Fordham University, in 1980 he became chairman of the Historical Committee set up to examine Newman’s life, virtues, and reputation for sanctity. This committee completed its findings in 1986, when Father Blehl became Postulator of the Cause for the Canonization of John Henry Newman. He drew up the case for Newman’s holiness, which was unanimously approved by the Committee of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, so that Pope John Paul II, in January 1991, declared Newman a fit candidate for canonization.
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A wonderful introduction to a great spiritual man.,
By Big Mike "Superior Text" (Ypsilanti, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: John Henry Newman: Roman Catholic Writings on Doctrinal Development (Paperback)
John Henry Cardinal Newman brought me to the Catholic Church - one hundred years after his death. His flawless logic, profound faith, and burning love continue to inspire men and women to follow the "Kindly Light" of Christ. This book is a beautiful introduction to Newman, with selections from meditations, devotions, sermons, and my personal favorite, his poetry. It also contains a short biogrophy of Cardinal Newman. While not a great work on a scale with the Apologia, this little devotional is an excellent introduction to a great man of God.
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An interesting historical footnote. . .,
By David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: John Henry Newman: Roman Catholic Writings on Doctrinal Development (Paperback)
. . .is that the Catholic Church didn't much care for Newman's "Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine" even though it was the writing of this essay which brought Newman into the Catholic Church.The reason? The "Essay" was not written in Latin, nor was it expressed in the format and style to which Catholic theological writings adhered in the 19th century. This small book contains Newman's expressions on the subject in a manner more pleasing to the 19th century Catholic authorities. While not, by any stretch of the imagination, on the same level as his "Essay", nevertheless, these writings continue to demonstrate Newman's evolving understanding as to how doctrine develops. Recommended -- along with Ian Ker's edition of "Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine".
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- Book of Common Prayer (1979, Personal Size Economy, Black) by The Episcopal Church on 7 pages
- Church of the Fathers (Works of Cardinal Newman) by Michael Ed. Newman on 7 pages
- John Henry Newman: A Bibliographical Catalogue of His Writings by Vincent Ferrer Blehl on 5 pages
- Loss and Gain (Oxford World's Classics) by J. H. Newman on 4 pages
- The Oxford Movement by R.W. Church on 4 pages
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- Nineteenth-Century Religious Thought in the West, Vol. 2 by Ninian Smart on page 107
- Your Word is Truth: A Project of Evangelicals and Catholics Together by Charles Colson on page 82
- By Nature Equal by John E. Coons in Back Matter
- The Spirit of the Oxford Movement: Tractarian Essays by Owen Chadwick in Back Matter
- Conscience, Consensus, and the Development of Doctrine by John Henry Newman in Front Matter
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