Newman, John Henry 1801-1890

Apologia pro vita sua by John Henry Newman ( Book )
313 editions published between 1864 and 2012 in 12 languages and held by 3,553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apologia Pro Vita Sua (Latin: A defence of one's life) is the classic defence of the religious opinions of John Henry Newman, published in 1864 in response to what he saw as an unwarranted attack on himself, the Catholic priesthood, and Roman Catholic doctrine by Charles Kingsley. The work quickly became a bestseller and has remained in print to this day. The work was tremendously influential in turning public opinion for Newman, and in establishing him as one of the foremost exponents of Catholicism in England- Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

An essay in aid of a grammar of assent by John Henry Newman ( Book )
184 editions published between 1870 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book provides the first critical edition of John Henry Newman's classic work, A Grammar of Assent. The editor's introduction contains a synopsis of Newman's argument as well as an account of the development of his thought and a history of the composition of the final text. Ker discusses critical reaction to the Grammar and attempts to clarify and interpret Newman's thoughts in areas where his meaning has been misunderstood. A Textual Appendix lists every variant published in Newman's lifetime and the editor's Notes include detailed references to Newman's other writings. full use has been made of the manuscript drafts and all available philosophical notebooks and papers

An essay on the development of Christian doctrine by John Henry Newman ( Book )
175 editions published between 1845 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The idea of a university : defined and illustrated : I. In nine discourses delivered to the Catholics of Dublin. II. In occasional lectures and essays addressed to the members of the Catholic University by John Henry Newman ( Book )
114 editions published between 1873 and 2012 in English and held by 1,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 copy located in CIRCULATION

The idea of a university by John Henry Newman ( Book )
112 editions published between 1852 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 9 discourses delivered to the Cahtolics of Dublin

The dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman ( Book )
213 editions published between 1857 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Along with sermons, essays, and religious books, Newman was a noted author of hymns and poetry. A poetic imagining of the state of a pious soul just after death--as it journeys towards judgment-- The Dream of Gerontius is one of Newman's most famous poems. It was later set to music as an oratorio by Sir Edward Elgar

Verses on various occasions by John Henry Newman ( Book )
106 editions published between 1867 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Fifteen sermons preached before the University of Oxford between A.D. 1826 and 1843 by John Henry Newman ( Book )
100 editions published between 1872 and 2008 in English and held by 1,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discourses addressed to mixed congregations by John Henry Newman ( Book )
107 editions published between 1849 and 2013 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Loss and gain, the story of a convert by John Henry Newman ( Book )
132 editions published between 1848 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This novel about a young man's intellectual and spiritual development was the first work John Henry Newman wrote after entering the Roman Catholic Church in 1845. The story describes the perplexing questions and doubts Charles Reding experiences while attending Oxford. Though intending to avoid the religious controversies that are being heatedly debated at the university, Reding ends up leaving the Church of England and becoming a Catholic. A former Anglican clergyman who was later named a Catholic cardinal, Newman wrote this autobiographical novel to illustrate his own reaso