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John Henry Newman. A Biography

Categorie	Religie & Theologie
Boeknummer	#234608
Titel	John Henry Newman. A Biography
Auteur	Ker, Ian
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Oxford University Press
Jaar van uitgave	2011
ISBN10	019959659X
ISBN13	9780199596591
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Reprinted 2011
Samenvatting	This full-length life of John Henry Newman is the first comprehensive biography of both the man and the thinker and writer. It draws extensively on material from Newman's letters and papers. Newman's character is revealed in its complexity and contrasts: the legendary sadness and sensitivity are placed in their proper perspective by being set against his no less striking qualities of exuberance, humour, and toughness. This book attempts to do justice to the fullness of Newman's achievement and genius: the Victorian 'prophet' or 'sage', who ranks among the major English prose writers; the dominating religious figure of the nineteenth century, who can now be recognised as the forerunner of the Second Vatican Council and the modern ecumenical movement; and finally, the universal Christian thi... (Lees verder)nker, whose significance transcends his culture and time.
Pagina's	772
Conditie	Als nieuw
Prijs	€ 26,00

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