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John Henry Newman and the Crisis of Modernity

  • Hardback
  • 220 pages
  • Publisher: Fortress Academic
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

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For theologians and scholars seeking modern insights

Unlocks Newman's thoughts on faith in today's world

You will gain fresh perspectives on modern issues

Explore how John Henry Newman addresses the challenges of modernity in this insightful book.

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This book blends historical, theological, and philosophical inquiries into what "modernity" means with the aim of showing how Newman can analyze, critique, and explain fruitful ways forward within a diverse range of subjects. First, it surveys historical and theological topics such as how Newman understood "modernity," the sensus fidelium, the role of doubt and modern views of reason; Newman's university ideal; and a return to the saint for much-needed anthropological insights. Second, the volume shows how Newman's thought can be insightfully applied to key issues within church and society: the need to redefine "American" Catholicism, the challenge of secularization, the role of Christian joy, revelation and religious diversity, progress traps and the ecological crisis, and overcoming post-modern individualism. Throughout each chapter, contributors consistently bring Newman's original and penetrating thought to bear upon critical themes in theological anthropology, ecclesiology, comparative theology, and spirituality. The volume shows how Newman's thought can be extended and enriched by dialogue with contemporary thinkers such as Charles Taylor, Pope Francis, and Bruno Latour. In brief, the contributors demonstrate how Newman can help frame contemporary self-understandings and various theological and social imaginaries in the light of faith.
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Saving WisdomJohn Henry Newman and the Crisis of Modernity

  • Title

    John Henry Newman and the Crisis of Modernity

  • Author

    Brian Hughes

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Fortress Academic

  • Published

    November 2018

  • Weight

    477g

  • Page Count

    220

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9781978702103

  • ISBN-10

    1978702108

  • Eden Code

    4894107