John Henry Newman

Broschiertes Buch

On the Scope of University Education

Beschreibung

In 1854, Father John Henry Newman, future Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, entered the new Catholic University in Dublin as Rector - a post he held for four years. By way of preparation in 1852, Father Newman authored and published On The Scope and Nature of University Education. These eight discourses contained herein are of special interest as a turning point in his long and brilliant career as a leading Catholic theologian. JOHN HENRY CARDINAL NEWMAN (1801-1890) was known as "The Father of The Second Vatican Council" and a - if not the - leading figure in the Church of England. Prior to his conversion to Catholicism in 1845, Cardinal Newman was an outstanding scholar at Oxford possessed of brilliant speaking and writing abilities. His Parochial and Plain Sermons (1834-42) is considered the best sermons in the English language. In A Grammar Of Assent (1870) is his remarkable study on religious knowledge and certainty. Newman was made a Cardinal in 1877.

Autor

John Henry Newman, the author of "Loss and Gain," was a significant figure in 19th-century religious thought and a prominent member of both the Anglican and Catholic Churches. Born on February 21, 1801, in London, Newman initially pursued a career in the Church of England, becoming a leading figure in the Oxford Movement, which sought to revive the Catholic aspects of Anglicanism. Newman's intellectual journey led him to profound religious reflections and writings. He was a gifted theologian, preacher, and writer, known for his deep scholarship and eloquence. After converting, Newman was ordained as a Catholic priest and later founded the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Birmingham. He continued his theological work, contributing to various aspects of Catholic education and thought. His notable works include "Apologia Pro Vita Sua," an autobiographical defense of his religious opinions, and "Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine," which explores the process of doctrinal development in the Church. "Loss and Gain," published in 1848, is Newman's first novel and reflects his own experiences and struggles with religious conversion. The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, intellectual struggle, and the search for truth, mirroring Newman's own journey from Anglicanism to Catholicism. In recognition of his contributions to theology and the Church, Newman was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in 1879. He continued to write and engage in theological discourse until his death on August 11, 1890. Newman's legacy endures through his extensive writings and his influence on both Anglican and Catholic thought. He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church on October 13, 2019, affirming his lasting impact on Christian theology and spirituality.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9781596052109
• ISBN-10: 1596052104
• Artikelnr.: 21137789