Dr. Newman And His Religious Opinions (1866)

Dr. Newman and His Religious Opinions, written by Charles Hastings Collette and published in 1866, is a biographical work that explores the life and religious beliefs of John Henry Newman. Newman was a prominent figure in the 19th century Catholic Church in England, and his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism caused a great deal of controversy at the time. The book begins with a brief overview of Newman's early life and education, and then delves into his religious journey. Collette examines Newman's Anglican beliefs and the events that led him to question them, eventually leading to his conversion to Catholicism in 1845. The author also explores Newman's subsequent career as a Catholic priest and theologian, including his involvement in the Oxford Movement and his role in the establishment of the Catholic University of Ireland.Throughout the book, Collette provides extensive quotations from Newman's writings and speeches, giving readers a sense of his religious and philosophical views. The author also discusses the reactions of Newman's contemporaries to his conversion and his subsequent work within the Catholic Church. Overall, Dr. Newman and His Religious Opinions is a detailed and insightful exploration of one of the most significant religious figures of the 19th century. It offers readers a window into the religious and intellectual debates of the time, as well as a deeper understanding of Newman's own beliefs and motivations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.