Publisher's Synopsis
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.
A Guide to John Henry Newman offers 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 including theology, education, literature, history, and philosophy, highlighting the wide range of Newman's work. These authors offer a positive assessment of Newman's work and contribute to the discussion of the recent scholarship of others.
The volume is divided into two parts, the first part concentrates on the person of Newman, and the second part on some of his salient contributions in various fields. The scholars contributing to this volume will also offer the readers a better picture of Newman and his contribution to society and Christianity, in a more accurate and positive light than some recent scholarship.
A Guide to John Henry Newman will interest educated readers and college professors alike, as well as have the potential to serve as a text for college seminars for the purpose of studying Newman.
