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Ian Ker's intention in initiating this dialogue between Newman and Vatican II is to show that 'the theology that triumphed at Vatican II was the same kind of theology that Newman had himself gained from his own study of the sources in the scriptures and the Fathers'. If this is the case, then Newman's status as 'the father of Vatican II' seems to be solidly grounded. Geoffrey Rowell, The Times Literary Supplement a fascinating book ... by Ian Ker, his biographer. He has an unrivalled understanding of this hero of literary style and humane religion Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Brilliant, indispensable ... illuminating ... a classic text William Oddie, The Catholic Herald Rich in real theological insights Hermann Geissler, L'Osservatore Romano A superb study ... richly rewarding ... a vital read ... Deeply researched and wonderfully well-written ... full of insights Edward Short, Catholic World Report

Fascinating ... work of scholarly sleuthing Piers Paul Read, Catholic Herald [It is] a book whose brevity is inversely proportional to its depth. Ker is our best interpreter of Newman's thought, and when Ian Ker says something about how Newman influenced and would 'read' Vatican II, serious Catholics will pay attention. George Weigel, First Things Ian Ker's intention in initiating this dialogue between Newman and Vatican II is to show that 'the theology that triumphed at Vatican II was the same kind of theology that Newman had himself gained from his own study of the sources in the scriptures and the Fathers'. If this is the case, then Newman's status as 'the father of Vatican II' seems to be solidly grounded. Geoffrey Rowell, The Times Literary Supplement a fascinating book ... by Ian Ker, his biographer. He has an unrivalled understanding of this hero of literary style and humane religion Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Brilliant, indispensable ... illuminating ... a classic text William Oddie, The Catholic Herald Rich in real theological insights Hermann Geissler, L'Osservatore Romano A superb study ... richly rewarding ... a vital read ... Deeply researched and wonderfully well-written ... full of insights Edward Short, Catholic World Report

Brilliant, indispensable ... illuminating ... a classic text William Oddie, The Catholic Herald Rich in real theological insights Hermann Geissler, L'Osservatore Romano A superb study ... richly rewarding ... a vital read ... Deeply researched and wonderfully well-written ... full of insights Edward Short, Catholic World Report

a fascinating book ... by Ian Ker, his biographer. He has an unrivalled understanding of this hero of literary style and humane religion Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Brilliant, indispensable ... illuminating ... a classic text William Oddie, The Catholic Herald Rich in real theological insights Hermann Geissler, L'Osservatore Romano A superb study ... richly rewarding ... a vital read ... Deeply researched and wonderfully well-written ... full of insights Edward Short, Catholic World Report

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Ian Ker has taught both English literature and theology in universities in the United States and Britain, where he currently teaches in the theology faculty of the University of Oxford. He is the author of John Henry Newman: A Biography (1988), The Catholic Revival in English Literature, 1845-1961 (2003), and G. K. Chesterton: A Biography (2011). He is generally regarded as the leading authority on Newman, on whom he has written and edited more than 20 books.

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