Phases of Faith; Or, Passages from the History of My Creed

"Phases of Faith; Or, Passages from the History of My Creed" by Francis William Newman follows the author's spiritual transformation as he questions and reevaluates his inherited religious beliefs during the 1800's. The book is about a man's internal conflict and search for truth, starting from his upbringing in a devout environment to his eventual rejection of long-held religious teachings; Newman shares his story of wrestling with concepts like predestination, the baptism of babies, and the system of church leadership, describing how these conflicts led him to seek a more genuine and individual expression of his faith. The story shows his early devotion, the important people who guided him, and the moment he realized that what he was taught didn't quite line up with what he thought was right as the story sets the scene for a deeper understanding of his faith with honesty and thoughtfulness.