Excerpt from Cardinal Newman: And His Influence on Religious Life and Thought
Considering the wonderful vitality of Newman's influence, it is hardly necessary to justify ourselves for adding one more book to an already voluminous literature. We feel all the less embarrassed because each of our predecessors, with the single exception of M. Bremond, has only given us one particular aspect of Newman, and because no one can flatter himself with having given us the final portrait. Precisely because Newman continues to be a living force, every interpreter - Protestant, Catholic, Anglican, or sceptic - seeks in his works that interpretation which is most favourable to his own tendencies. And that is also the reason why few thinkers have appeared under so many and varied aspects and passed through so many changes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a dispassionate analysis of the profound questions raised by the writings of Cardinal Newman, who remains a major spiritual influence despite passing away in the 19th century. The author examines some of the central themes found in Newman's vast body of work, including the relationship between faith and reason, the nature of religious authority, and the role of tradition. Through these examinations, the book challenges - and ultimately enhances - the one-sided interpretations of Newman that have been prevalent amongst English critics. It argues that Newman's complex and evolving thought has been distorted by those who view him through the lens of a particular theological or philosophical perspective. The author draws from a wide range of Newman's writings to demonstrate the richness and depth of his ideas, offering a compelling re-evaluation of the great Cardinal's legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330536407_0
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