Tracts

Theological And Ecclesiastical

von John Henry Newman

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Tracts: Theological And Ecclesiastical is a collection of essays written by John Henry Newman, a prominent figure in the Anglican Church who later converted to Catholicism and became a cardinal. The essays were originally published in the 1830s and 1840s as part of a series of pamphlets known as the Tracts for the Times, which aimed to defend traditional Anglican beliefs and practices against what Newman saw as the growing influence of liberalism and rationalism.The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of the Church, the relationship between faith and reason, the authority of scripture and tradition, and the role of the sacraments in Christian life. Newman argues for a more traditional and conservative interpretation of Anglican doctrine, and criticizes those who he sees as departing from this tradition.The book is considered a landmark in the history of the Anglican Church and the broader Christian tradition, and has had a significant influence on theological and ecclesiastical debates in the centuries since its publication. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian thought and the development of religious doctrine.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum
• ISBN: 9781432542153
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.04.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC