John Henry Newman Libros

Geared to the reflective devotional reader, the short selections are derived from Newman the priest, preacher and spiritual writer.

Erich Przywara presents a comprehensive collection of John Henry Newman's writings, meticulously organized to clarify his complex thoughts. The book is structured into three stages, reflecting the journey from fallen man to the beatific vision, mirroring Newman's own intellectual progression. This synthesis not only highlights Newman's conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism but also aims to provide modern readers with a clearer understanding of his influential ideas and theological insights.

Exploring the nature of prejudice against the Catholic Religion, the text delves into philosophical and societal misconceptions, asserting that such biases do not equate to truth. It challenges the notion that miracles disrupt natural order and critiques the belief that the Catholic Church hinders societal progress and freedom. The author argues for the concept of indefectibility in religious certitude, suggesting that genuine certitude can be discerned despite the absence of a definitive internal test. The discussion emphasizes the complexity of certitude and its implications for faith.

John Henry Newman and other leaders of the movement sought a renewal of 'Catholic', or Roman Catholic, thought and practice within the Church of England. They published their ideas on the theological, pastoral and devotional problems that they perceived within the church in ninety 'Tracts for the Times' (1833-1841). Here, the majority of John Henry Newman's contributions to the series 'Tracts for the Times' have been collected in one volume.

"Everybody tells you Dorset is a house or mansion county, not a church county...Yet when one sets down all one has seen of Dorset churches,..one suddenly realizes how much one has enjoyed", wrote Pevsner at the conclusion of his journey. The county provides many unexpected pleasures in ecclesiastical buildings, from the Norman arches of Wimborne Minster, the Early English solemnity of Milton Abbey, to the splendour of Sherborne and the monuments and furnishings of numerous smaller buildings. Of castles, mansions and houses, Dorset boasts the evocative ruins of Corfe; the splendid Kingston Lacy; mighty Milton Abbey House and a wealth of more modest homes. But the county also possesses fine towns and villages, from the Georgian elegance of Weymouth and Lyme Regis, to the the model estate village of Milton Abbas.

The book offers insights into Cardinal John Henry Newman's philosophy of education, shaped by his leadership at University College, Dublin, during the mid-19th century. As a key figure in the Oxford Movement, Newman aimed to restore the Church's Catholic roots amidst secular challenges. His lectures, compiled in this volume, provide a unique perspective on university education from someone directly involved in its establishment. Scholars of religion and education will find this treatise valuable for its historical context and intellectual contributions.

The book contains sensitive letters and a memorandum by Newman regarding his involvement with the Catholic University, which he deemed too controversial for publication during his lifetime. Accompanied by extensive correspondence and Newman's commentary, these writings reveal his thoughts on the institution and the complexities surrounding it. The materials are presented with caution, reflecting Newman's desire to avoid conflict and maintain propriety, making this collection significant for understanding his legacy and the challenges he faced.

In this widely acclaimed work, James Ackerman considers in detail the buildings designed by Michelangelo in Florence and Rome—including the Medici Chapel, the Farnese Palace, the Basilica of St. Peter, and the Capitoline Hill. He then turns to an examination of the artist's architectural drawings, theory, and practice. As Ackerman points out, Michelangelo worked on many projects started or completed by other architects. Consequently this study provides insights into the achievements of the whole profession during the sixteenth century. The text is supplemented with 140 black-and-white illustrations and is followed by a scholarly catalog of Michelangelo's buildings that discusses chronology, authorship, and condition. For this second edition, Ackerman has made extensive revisions in the catalog to encompass new material that has been published on the subject since 1970.