Apologia Pro Vita Sua Being A History of his Religious Opinions

""Apologia Pro Vita Sua"" is a book written by John Henry Cardinal Newman, a prominent 19th-century English theologian and convert to Catholicism. The book is a personal account of Newman's religious beliefs and how they evolved over time, as well as a defense of his decision to leave the Anglican Church and convert to Catholicism. The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Newman's early life and his experiences as an Anglican clergyman, including his involvement in the Oxford Movement, a group of Anglican theologians who sought to restore Catholic practices and beliefs to the Church of England. The second part of the book focuses on Newman's conversion to Catholicism and his subsequent experiences as a Catholic priest and theologian.Throughout the book, Newman reflects on his spiritual journey and the various factors that led him to embrace Catholicism, including his study of Church history, his encounters with Catholicism in Europe, and his growing disillusionment with the Anglican Church. He also addresses criticisms of his conversion and defends his decision to leave the Anglican Church, arguing that it was a necessary step for him to remain true to his conscience and his understanding of the truth.""Apologia Pro Vita Sua"" is considered a classic work of English literature and an important contribution to the history of religious thought. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential religious figures of the 19th century and sheds light on the complex relationship between Christianity and modernity.1913. The spiritual autobiography of one the major figures of 19th-century Christianity. Cardinal Newman tells the story of his intellectual development and eventual conversion to Roman Catholicism. Newman wrote this book in response to critics, in particular Charles Kingsley, who vehemently attacked him for his conversion in 1845. The book is a resounding defense of the Roman Catholic church and helped bring about an acceptance of Roman Catholicism in Britain for the first time since the Reformation.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.