John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an English Catholic theologian, academic, philosopher, historian, writer, and poet. He was previously an Anglican priest and after his conversion became a cardinal. He was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century and was known nationally by the mid-1830s. He was canonised as a Catholic saint in 2019. He was a member of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri.
Hymni ecclesiae
Explore a collection of religious songs that grapple with expressing true devotion to God through time-honored traditions.
By John Henry Newman
Apologia pro vita sua
In a world of religious questioning, a man confronts doubt and criticism by revealing the journey of faith that led him to embrace a new spiritual path.
By John Henry Newman
Apologia pro vita sua : $b being a history of his religious opinions
In a time of religious questioning, a man chronicles the evolution of his beliefs as he defends his controversial conversion to a new faith.
By John Henry Newman
Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity
** Explore an ancient clash of civilizations as Turkish tribes emerge from the North to challenge the established powers of Europe.
By John Henry Newman
The Dream of Gerontius
As an elderly man dies and journeys to the afterlife, his soul faces judgment and finds hope in divine mercy.
By John Henry Newman
Callista : a Tale of the Third Century
In the Roman Empire, follow a person as they choose between faith and tradition, igniting a conflict that could change everything.
By John Henry Newman
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
Explore how religious beliefs transform through the years, maintaining their truth while adapting to new understandings.
By John Henry Newman
An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent
Venture into a profound investigation of faith and knowledge, revealing the intricate pathways by which we come to accept fundamental truths and convictions.
By John Henry Newman
Selections from the Prose Writings of John Henry Cardinal Newman For the Use of Schools
Explore faith, education, and society through the articulate reflections of a 19th-century cardinal.
By John Henry Newman
The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin
In a time of unequal access to education, a powerful argument emerges, saying that true learning means growing morally and intellectually with religion as a cornerstone.
By John Henry Newman
Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII (of 8)
Discover a collection of religious teachings that use biblical stories to inspire reverence and obedience to a higher power.
By John Henry Newman
Loss and Gain: The Story of a Convert
Amidst religious debates at Oxford, a young man questions everything he knows, embarking on a journey of faith that could change his life forever
By John Henry Newman
Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8)
In this collection of sermons, a call echoes to prioritize spiritual health over fleeting earthly gains, as life's brevity demands a focus on divine expectations before time runs out.
By John Henry Newman