Not Peace But A Sword: The Life and Message of Blessed John Henry Newman - Softcover

O'Brien, Felicity

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854397973 ISBN 13: 9780854397976

Publisher: St Pauls Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

'He followed the truth wherever it led him.' This description by Cardinal Newman of someone who greatly influenced him in his early life may be applied to Newman himself. At the age of 15 he underwent a conversion experience. From then on he pursued the truth 'wherever it led him'. The Author, delving into a large collection of letters, sermons, articles and books by Newman, portrays him as a passionate seeker of holiness and a champion of truth. In times when indifference can masquerade as tolerance, and steadfast loyalty to a creed can degenerate into religious fanaticism, this book cuts finely through the mists of both apathy and bigotry, and offers to the reader the companionship of an unshakable believer. Originally published in 1990.

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About the Author

Felicity O'Brien has written several books, including works on Catherine Drexel, Mary MacKillop and Margaret Sinclair. She worked with the Catholic weekly, The Universe, in the publications department at the Independent Broadcasting Authority in London, and as personal secretary to two Roman Catholic Archbishops of Southwark. In 2008 she gained Phd from King's College, London in Theology and Religious Studies, with a thesis on Pope Pius XII. She lives in Kent.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Pauls Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0854397973
• ISBN 13: 9780854397976
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176