John Henry Newman : A View of Catholic Faith for the New Millennium

As one of the most outstanding Christian thinkers in history, John Henry Newman continues to influence theology, especially Catholic theology, long after his death in 1890. Yet, his writings on faith, particularly The Grammar of Assent, are difficult to read without guidance and direction. John Henry Newman: A View of Catholic Faith for the New Millennium provides both a comprehensive introduction to Newman's theology and a thorough analysis of its relevance for the Church today. The first systematic analysis of Newman's thought, this book skillfully weaves together the Cardinal's diverse writings on faith with seminal secondary sources and presents an integrated view of his mature notion of Catholic faith. Enhanced by a detailed introduction, biographical sketch, and bibliography, this book explores John Henry Newman's teaching on the relationship between faith and doubt, the role of the will in certitude, the relationship between faith and reason, the personal nature of faith, the function of the magisterium, the importance of dialogue, and the role of the conscience in decision-making. The concluding chapter examines the significance of Newman's thought for Catholic theology today. Contents......Page 9 Acknowledgments......Page 11 Abbreviations......Page 13 Introduction......Page 15 Biography of John Henry Newman......Page 21 1 A Historical Overview of Newman’s Theology of Faith......Page 33 2 Human Faith and Divine Faith......Page 60 3 Human Certitude in Concrete Matters of Truth......Page 76 4 Newman’s Mature Notion of Catholic Faith......Page 101 5 Faith and Reason in Newman’s Mature Notion of Catholic Faith......Page 116 6 Significance of Newman’s Notion of Faith for Catholic Theology Today......Page 140 Appendix: Outline of Newman’s Life and Works......Page 167 Bibliography......Page 171 Index......Page 175 About the Author......Page 185