John Henry Newman

The Life Of Apollonius Tyanaeus, With A Comparison Between The Miracles Of Scripture And Those Elsewhere Related, As Regards Their Respective Object, Nature And Evidence (1826)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Life of Apollonius Tyanaeus is a book written by John Henry Newman in 1826. The book is a biography of Apollonius Tyanaeus, a philosopher and religious leader who lived in the first century AD. Newman compares the miracles of Apollonius with those of the Bible, examining their respective object, nature, and evidence. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a biography of Apollonius, detailing his life and teachings. The second part compares the miracles of Apollonius with those of the Bible, examining their similarities and differences. The third part discusses the evidence for the miracles of Apollonius and the Bible, examining the historical and theological context in which they occurred. The book is an important work of comparative religion, providing insights into the beliefs and practices of different religious traditions. It is also a significant work of theology, exploring the nature of miracles and their role in religious belief.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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 108g
• ISBN-13: 9780548784068
• ISBN-10: 054878406X
• Artikelnr.: 23512195

Autorenporträt

John Henry Newman, the author of "Loss and Gain," was a significant figure in 19th-century religious thought and a prominent member of both the Anglican and Catholic Churches. Born on February 21, 1801, in London, Newman initially pursued a career in the Church of England, becoming a leading figure in the Oxford Movement, which sought to revive the Catholic aspects of Anglicanism. Newman's intellectual journey led him to profound religious reflections and writings. He was a gifted theologian, preacher, and writer, known for his deep scholarship and eloquence. After converting, Newman was ordained as a Catholic priest and later founded the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Birmingham. He continued his theological work, contributing to various aspects of Catholic education and thought. His notable works include "Apologia Pro Vita Sua," an autobiographical defense of his religious opinions, and "Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine," which explores the process of doctrinal development in the Church. "Loss and Gain," published in 1848, is Newman's first novel and reflects his own experiences and struggles with religious conversion. The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, intellectual struggle, and the search for truth, mirroring Newman's own journey from Anglicanism to Catholicism. In recognition of his contributions to theology and the Church, Newman was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in 1879. He continued to write and engage in theological discourse until his death on August 11, 1890. Newman's legacy endures through his extensive writings and his influence on both Anglican and Catholic thought. He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church on October 13, 2019, affirming his lasting impact on Christian theology and spirituality.