John henry newman biography ian kernels
John henry newman biography ian kernels
Apologia | John Henry Newman: A Biography | Oxford Academic.
Review
As splendid and enthralling a Life as I have had in my hands for many a dayKer's portraits, not only of Newman and the principal figures of his life, but of many wholly subsidiary characters, spring to life on page after page (Bernard Levin, The Times)
Absorbinggives us the truest portrait of Newman of any we possess (Roderick Strange, Sunday Times)
Not only the best "life" of Newman, but one of the best biographies of any great nineteenth-century writer (Kathleen Tillotson, Modern Language Review)
Monumentalthe impact of this book is nothing short of revolutionarya work of the largest scope and penetration (Edwin M.
Yoder, The Washington Post)
The reissue of this important biography will be welcomed, not only by those already deeply engaged with Newman's life and work, but also with that ever increasing number of people in whom recent events and the advancement of the canonisation process have aroused an interest in his real personality Ian Ker's book, running to some p