Newmanianism

Edwin Abbott Abbott

• Publisher: CLXBX
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9782207089521
• Subtopic: Literature General
• Index: Literature

Newmanianism by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a compelling and intellectually rigorous examination of the religious ideas, influence, and legacy associated with John Henry Newman, one of the most influential theological thinkers of the nineteenth century. In this insightful work, Abbott critically explores the development of Newman's philosophy, his approach to faith and authority, and the broader movement of thought inspired by his teachings. Blending historical analysis with theological reflection, Abbott investigates the tensions between reason and belief, tradition and modernity, and institutional authority and individual conscience. Through careful argument and scholarly precision, he sheds light on the cultural and spiritual debates that shaped Victorian religious life and continue to resonate in contemporary discussions of faith. More than a critique or commentary, Newmanianism is an exploration of how powerful religious ideas influence society, identity, and intellectual inquiry. Abbott's lucid prose and analytical depth make the book valuable for readers interested in theology, church history, philosophy, and the evolution of religious thought. Ideal for scholars, students, and reflective readers alike, Newmanianism offers a fascinating window into one of the most significant theological conversations of the modern era, encouraging readers to engage deeply with questions of truth, doctrine, and spiritual authority.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• 1. The Motive of the Author
• 2. The Criticism of the "Spectator"
• 3. The Editor of the "Spectator"
• 4. Mr. Ward's Charge of "unmannerly abuse"
• 5. Mr. Ward's Charge of "direct misrepresentation"
• 6. Mr. Ward's "Hopes"
• 7. The "Spectator's" Arithmetic
• 8. 7. I answer to my assertion that Newman's religion was a religion of fear -by which, of course, I meant that fear unduly predominated- the Editor thought it sufficient to refer to a single passage in Newman's poem "Gerontius", expressive of the love felt by the soul after death for the Saviour. I replied that single passages proved little; that this particular passage proved nothing about the state of feeling during life; but that, if a single passage could be of value, the following seemed to be the point ("Gerontius", Poems, p.341):-
• 9. Mr. R.H. Hutton's "Cardinal Newman"
• 10. The Kingsleyan Controversy
• 11. Mr. Hutton not much to blame