John Henry Newman - Poems, Prayers And Meditations

John Henry Newman is recognized as one of the greatest Christian thinkers of the modern age. He was also a man of prayer and deep spirituality. A. N. Wilson's wide-ranging anthology of Newman's prayers, poems and meditations will appeal to all those who are fascinated by this inspirational man. The readings cover the general themes of faith, prayer, the contemplation of Christ, discipleship, the meaning of holiness, and the hope of heaven. In an engaging Introduction, Wilson brings fresh insight to Newman's life and thought. This carefully arranged anthology will provide comfort and sustenance to all those who cherish Newman's writings and to those who are keen to discover one of our best loved spiritual writers for the first time.

About the author

A. N. Wilson is one of Britain's best known authors. He has written biographies of C. S. Lewis, Iris Murdoch, Tolstoy and John Betjeman and is the author of The Victorians and After the Victorians. He is also the author of numerous fiction titles, including My Name is Legion and, most recently, Winnie and Wolf.

Summary

John Henry Newman is recognized as one of the greatest Christian thinkers of modern times and has been hailed as a great prophet of twentieth century Christianity. He was also a man of prayer and deep spirituality. Beginning with an Introduction to Newman's life and thought, this anthology provides daily readings over a six-month period.

Product details

• Authors: A. N. Wilson, A.N. Wilson
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2007
• EAN: 9780281059737
• ISBN: 978-0-281-05973-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 364 g
• Illustrations: black & white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Meditations / General, RELIGION / Prayerbooks / Christian, Christianity, Bible readings, selections & meditations, Prayer and prayer books, Bible readings, selections and meditations, Christian prayerbooks