The Cambridge Companion to John Henry Newman

An accessible, comprehensive and systematic presentation of the major themes in John Henry Newman's theology.

Ian Ker (Edited by), Terrence Merrigan (Edited by)

9780521871860, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 2 April 2009

300 pages
23.5 x 15.5 x 2 cm, 0.57 kg

'The Cambridge Companion to [John Henry] Newman is a splendid volume. The bench of contributors is tremendous and the authors manage to strike a balance between providing nifty summaries of aspects of Newman's thought (useful for the general reader) and more focused speculations about the intricacies of Newman's theologising (which will thrill specialists).' Catholic Herald

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.

Preface Ian Ker and Terrence Merrigan
Abbreviations and references
Notes on contributors
1. Life and writings Sheridan Gilley
2. The Church Fathers Brian Daley
3. Revelation Terrence Merrigan
4. Faith Thomas J. Norris
5. Justification Thomas L. Sheridan
6. Development of doctrine Gerard H. McCarren
7. The Church as communion Ian Ker
8. Infallibility Francis A. Sullivan
9. Authority in the Church Avery Dulles
10. Conscience Gerard J. Hughes
11. Theology in the University Gerard Loughlin
12. Preaching Denis Robinson
13. Newman in retrospect David D. Burrell.

Subject Areas: Christian theology [HRCM], Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England [HRCC91], Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church [HRCC7], Church history [HRCC2], Philosophy of religion [HRAB], Philosophy [HP], Literary studies: general [DSB]