The Cambridge Companion to John Henry Newman Cambridge Companions to Religion Hardcover

John Henry Newman (1801-90) was a major figure in nineteenth-century religious history. He was one of the major protagonists of the Oxford or Tractarian Movement within the Church of England, whose influence continues to be felt within Anglicanism. A high-profile convert to Catholicism, he was an important commentator on Vatican I and is often called 'the Father' of the Second Vatican Council. Newman's thinking highlights and anticipates the central themes of modern theology, including hermeneutics, the importance of historical-critical research, the relationship between theology and literature, and the reinterpretation of the nature of faith. His work is characterised by two elements that have come especially to the fore in post-modern theology, namely, the importance of the religious imagination and the fiduciary character of all knowledge. This Companion fills a need for an accessible, comprehensive and systematic presentation of the major themes in Newman's work. John Henry Newman (1801ئ90) was a major figure in nineteenth-century religious history. He was one of the major protagonists of the Oxford or Tractarian Movement within the Church of England whose influence continues to be felt within Anglicanism. A high-profile convert to Catholicism, he was an important commentator on Vatican I and is often called 'the Father' of the Second Vatican Council. Newman's thinking highlights and anticipates the central themes of modern theology including hermeneutics, the importance of historical-critical research, the relationship between theology and literature, and the reinterpretation of the nature of faith. His work is characterised by two elements that have come especially to the fore in post-modern theology, namely, the importance of the religious imagination and the fiduciary character of all knowledge. This Companion fills a need for an accessible, comprehensive and systematic presentation of the major themes in Newman's work Life And Writings / Sheridan Gilley -- The Church Fathers / Brian E. Daley -- Revelation / Terrence Merrigan -- Faith / Thomas J. Norris -- Justification / Thomas L. Sheridan -- Development Of Doctrine / Gerard H. Mccarren -- The Church As Communion / Ian Ker -- Infallibility / Francis A. Sullivan -- Authority In The Church / Avery Dulles -- Conscience / Gerard J. Hughes -- Theology In The University / Gerard Loughlin -- Preaching / Denis Robinson -- Newman In Retrospect / David B. Burrell. Edited By Ian Ker And Terrence Merrigan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. John Henry Newman (1801-90) was a major figure in 19th-century religious history. His thinking highlights and anticipates the central themes of modern theology including hermeneutics, the importance of historical-critical research, the relationship between theology and literature, and the reinterpretation of the nature of faith