John Henry Newman Frank M. Turner

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John Henry Newman by Frank M. Turner

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One of the most controversial religious figures of the nineteenth century, John Henry Newman (1801-1890) began his career as a priest in the Church of England but converted to the Roman Catholic Church in 1845. This title portrays Newman as a disruptive and confused schismatic conducting a radical religious experiment.

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John Henry Newman: The Challenge to Evangelical Religion by Frank M. Turner

A provocative reappraisal of a pivotal figure, John Henry Newman also offers an important reconsideration of the religious and intellectual history of the nineteenth century. One of the most controversial religious figures of the nin

John Henry Newman Reviews

"'Frank M. Turner's book revolutionises Newman studies... It liberates him from the stranglehold of ecclesiasticism (a stranglehold whose knots he happily tied himself with his silken fingers) and reveals a believable human psyche.' (A. N. Wilson, Literary Review) 'Turner's book is both a powerful and compelling statement about Newman's ideas and development during his formative years, and an indispensable guide to an important chapter in nineteenth-century English history.' (Frederick Quinn, Anglican Theological Review)"

About Frank M. Turner

Frank M. Turner is John Hay Whitney Professor of History at Yale University and editor of "Apologia Pro Vita Sua" and Six Other Sermons, published by Yale University Press.

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GOR007021599

ISBN 13

9780300173093

ISBN 10

0300173091

Title

John Henry Newman: The Challenge to Evangelical Religion by Frank M. Turner

Author

Frank M. Turner

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Yale University Press

Year published

2011-02-15

Number of pages

752

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