A Guide to John Henry Newman: His Life and Thought

by Juan R Velez (Editor)

John Henry Newman (1801-1890), renowned thinker and writer, Anglican clergyman and later Roman Catholic priest and cardinal, has had a lasting influence on both Anglicans and Catholics, in the fields of literature, education, and theology. On October 13, 2019, Pope Francis declared him a saint in Rome.

Appealing to both the student and the scholar, A Guide to John Henry Newman provides a wide range of subjects on Newman's life and thought relevant for our times and complementary to biographies of Newman. The contributors include authors from many different disciplines such as theology, education, literature, history, and philosophy, highlighting the wide range of Newman's work. These authors offer a positive assessment of Newman's thought and contribute to the discussion of the recent scholarship of others.

A Guide to John Henry Newman will interest educated readers and professors alike, and serve as a text for college seminars for the purpose of studying Newman.

448 pages, Paperback

Published February 23, 2024

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent anthology of scholarly articles which explore different facets of Newman's thoughts. The writers are all experts and their essays incorporate contemporary scholarship on this distinguished and influential churchman and thinker.