John Henry Newman: His Life and Work

John Henry Newman: His Life and Work

by Brian W . Martin (Author)

Synopsis

Cardinal Newman (1801-1890) was one of the most eminent and controversial figures of the 19th Century. His conversion of the Church of Rome sparked one of the most bitter and divisive controversies of the Victorian age. His religious thought helped to lay the foundations for the second Vatican Council.Brian Martin's sympathetic study is a critical biography of Newman that surveys his life from his brilliant Oxford career to his eventual elevation to the Cardinalate. His relations with other leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Britain are examined, and his major works are discussed in the context of his life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing
Published: 28 Dec 2000

ISBN 10: 082644993X
ISBN 13: 9780826449931

Media Reviews
A beautifully produced reissue of a text previously published in 1982 and 1990, timed to coincide with the two hundredth anniversary of Newman's birth. This is a fluently written, thoroughly entertaining account of Newman's life, with numerous illustrations. A good, enjoyable [ ] read, and a nice way of marking the anniversary.
- Reviews in Religion and Theology, June, 2001
Author Bio
Brian Martin was for many years lecturer in modern English literature at New and Pembroke Colleges, Oxford.