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""Growth is the only evidence of life.""- J.H. Newman Immerse yourself in the profound prose writings of Cardinal Newman with ""Selections from the Prose Writings of John Henry Cardinal Newman For the Use of Schools - Annotated."" This comprehensive book offers carefully curated excerpts specifically tailored for educational purposes. With Newman's personal journey from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism, his verses carry a depth of personal experience. As a cardinal and influential thinker, his scholarly works have shaped religious thought for generations. Meticulously annotated, this book provides a deeper understanding of Newman's ideas, making it an ideal companion for academic study. Covering a wide range of topics, from theology and philosophy to education and social issues, it showcases the brilliance of Newman's thinking. Explore his profound exploration of Church History, embracing the wisdom of the Church Fathers and the significance of tradition. Whether you're a student or a teacher, this must-have book unlocks the wisdom and insights of one of the greatest minds in religious and intellectual history. Additionally, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed beatification upon Newman on 19 September 2010 during his visit to the United Kingdom. Later, on 13 October 2019, Pope Francis canonized Newman, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the Catholic Church and his lasting impact on spiritual and intellectual spheres. Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION APPRECIATIONS Part I. CHARACTER SKETCHES Saul Early Years Of DavidBasil And Gregory Augustine And The Vandals Chrysostom Part II. THE TURK The Tartar and the TurkThe Turk and the SaracenThe Past and Present of the Ottomans Part III. UNIVERSITIES What is a University? University Life: Athens Supply and Demand: The Schoolmen The Strength and Weakness of Universities: Abelard Part IV. MISCELLANEOUS Poetry, with Reference to Aristotle's Poetics The Infinitude of the Divine Attributes Christ upon the Waters The Second Spring St. Paul's Characteristic Gift Appreciations: In Newman's sketch of the influence of Abelard on his disciples is seen his belief in the immense power for good or ill of a dominating personality. And he himself supplied an object-lesson in his theory. Shairp, Froude, Church, Wilberforce, Gladstone, are only a few of those who have borne testimony to the personal magnetism which left its mark on the whole of thinking Oxford. ""Cor ad cor loquitur,"" the motto chosen by Newman on his receiving the Cardinal's hat, expressed to him the whole reality of intercourse between man and man, and man and God.-Wilfrid Ward's Problems and Persons.

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