The Achievement of John Henry Newman

Ian Ker

“To portray the features that constitute the achievement of John Henry Newman (1801-90) in a single book is a bold task given the enormity of his corpus and the complexity of his thought. Yet Ian ker succeeds with aplomb.” — The Journal of Religion

“Each of these five portraits of the mind of Newman is magisterial, persuasive, and refreshing.” — Theological Studies

“An excellent, very readable summary of Cardinal Newman’s intellectual achievement and its meaning for contemporary Christians. . . . ” — Library Journal

“Ker’s brief study of several of Newman’s major volumes (Idea of a University, Essay on Development, and Grammar of Assent) will serve as a fine introduction to Newman the writer and thinker. Highly recommended.” — Choice

“The Achievement of John Henry Newman provides a succinct and useful summary of ideas that should be on the reading list of anyone who has serious interest in liberal education.” — History of Education Quarterly

“The focus of concentration by Ker is well served and documented with significant insights into Newman’s multifaceted personality.” — Emmanuel

“This book displays an admirable familiarity with the whole corpus of Newman’s writings.” — The Thomist