Loss and Gain (eBook)
262 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717019-8 (EAN)
John Henry Newman (1801–1890) was a theologian, poet, and Catholic cardinal pivotal in the religious history of England in the 19th century. Born in London, Newman was an important figure in the Oxford Movement, which sought to return the Church of England to its Catholic roots. His search for religious truth led to his conversion to Roman Catholicism in 1845, an event that rocked the Anglican community and marked a turning point in his life and writings. Newman's literary contributions are significant, with his novel 'Loss and Gain' (1848) reflecting his own experiences during his conversion. The novel portrays the spiritual journey of a young man amidst the Oxford Movement, mirroring the intellectual and theological crises Newman himself faced. Widely acknowledged for his eloquent prose and the depth of his intellectual thought, his other famous works include 'Apologia Pro Vita Sua' (1864), an autobiography defending his religious opinions, and 'The Idea of a University' (1852), an influential text on education. His writings are characterized by a graceful, persuasive style and the profound analysis of faith and reason. Newman was beatified in 2010 and canonized by the Catholic Church in 2019, a testament to his enduring impact on Christian thought and education. His canonization stands as recognition of both his holy life and his intellectual legacy, which continues to be studied and admired.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.8.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum | |
Schlagworte | 19th century Christian authors • Anglican to Catholic themes • Autobiographical novel • Cardinal Newman • catholic conversion • Christian Faith • Christian Fiction • Christian fiction classics • Christianity • conversion narrative books • Conversion to • English literature • Fiction • historical religious novels • John Henry Newman literature • Oxford Movement fiction • Oxford University • religious themes • spiritual journey • Spiritual journey fiction • Theological novels • Theology • Victorian England • Victorian era religious fiction |
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