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Title: Apologia pro vita sua
Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrew Sly
Summary: "Apologia pro Vita Sua" by John Henry Newman is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. In this engaging narrative, Newman recounts his spiritual journey, particularly focusing on the tumultuous period surrounding his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism. The book serves as both a defense of his faith and a reflection on the controversies and criticisms he faced during his life. The opening of the autobiography introduces Newman's background and early intellectual development, highlighting the influence of notable figures and movements on his theology. It begins with Newman's acknowledgment of a public dispute he had with Charles Kingsley, whose accusations against Newman prompted him to write this defense. Addressing Kingsley's method of argumentation, Newman emphasizes the importance of truth and the complexities of religious belief while laying the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of his personal faith and convictions. The beginning effectively invites readers to ponder the depth of Newman's thoughts as he navigates his past, doctrines he wrestled with, and the significance of his ultimate decision to embrace Catholicism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890
EBook No.: 19690
Published: Oct 31, 2006
Downloads: 721
Language: English
Subject: Catholic Church -- Doctrines
Subject: Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890
Subject: Catholic Church -- Apologetic works
Subject: Cardinals -- England -- Biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Apologia pro vita sua
Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrew Sly
Summary: "Apologia pro Vita Sua" by John Henry Newman is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. In this engaging narrative, Newman recounts his spiritual journey, particularly focusing on the tumultuous period surrounding his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism. The book serves as both a defense of his faith and a reflection on the controversies and criticisms he faced during his life. The opening of the autobiography introduces Newman's background and early intellectual development, highlighting the influence of notable figures and movements on his theology. It begins with Newman's acknowledgment of a public dispute he had with Charles Kingsley, whose accusations against Newman prompted him to write this defense. Addressing Kingsley's method of argumentation, Newman emphasizes the importance of truth and the complexities of religious belief while laying the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of his personal faith and convictions. The beginning effectively invites readers to ponder the depth of Newman's thoughts as he navigates his past, doctrines he wrestled with, and the significance of his ultimate decision to embrace Catholicism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890
EBook No.: 19690
Published: Oct 31, 2006
Downloads: 721
Language: English
Subject: Catholic Church -- Doctrines
Subject: Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890
Subject: Catholic Church -- Apologetic works
Subject: Cardinals -- England -- Biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.