Newman, John Henry

Apologia Pro Vita Sua (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140433746
author:: Newman, John Henry
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1994
Pages:: 608
Genre:: Christian theology
Condition:: New
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John Henry Newman's Apologia pro Vita Sua is a deeply personal and thought-provoking work that explores his spiritual development and the events leading up to his conversion to Roman Catholicism. Written nearly twenty years after a public attack by Charles Kingsley, this book is both an autobiography and a defence of Newman's actions. In it, Newman examines the nature of Christianity and its place in the modern age, tracing his journey from boyhood to his agonising decision to leave the Church of England. This superbly crafted work transcends self-justification to offer a profound exploration of faith and conviction. Published by Penguin Classics, this edition represents a significant contribution to our understanding of Newman's life and thought, with authoritative notes and introductions that enhance the reader's experience.

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