[An essay on the development of Christian doctrine.]

by John Henry Newman

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London & New York: Sheed & Ward, 1960.

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John Henry Newman (1801-1890) remains one of the best-known and influential English churchmen of the nineteenth century. Ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church in 1825, he converted to Roman Catholicism, being ordained as a priest and later appointed cardinal. His works include Grammar of Assent (1870) and Apologia Pro Vita Sua (1865-1866) as well as this Essay (1845), written in the midst of his own religious transformation. He discusses his theory of the development of Christian dogma: 'from the nature of the human mind, time is necessary for the full comprehension and perfection of great ideas ... the longer time and deeper thought for their full elucidation'. By showing how fidelity to timeless truths coexisted in Christianity together with deeper and more developed understanding over time, Newman provides a helpful personal and theological apology for the teaching and practice of Catholicism against its detractors.… (more)

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Amazing book. Life changing for me. Doctrine develops from ideas implicit in the life of the Christian community. The Church, like Mary, ponders the mystery of God through the ages, shedding light here and there but never exhausting our understanding of Him. A simple idea, but revolutionary at its
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 time. Work through this book slowly, asking yourself tough questions about what you think you believe. Your faith will deepen.
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Catholic church Doctrinal and controversial works Catholic authors
Catholic church Doctrines
Dogma, Development of
Theology, Doctrinal History

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1845

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PI001637

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