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 has written biographies of C. S. Lewis, Iris Murdoch, Leo Tolstoy and John Betjeman and is the author of The Victorians and After the Victorians. He has also written numerous fiction titles, including My Name is Legion and, most recently, Winnie and Wolf.


Book Information
ISBN 9780281059737
Author A.N. Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 364g