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John Henry Newman (1801-1890), English theologian, philosopher, educator, novelist, poet and man of letters continues to engage the interest of scholars even 120 years after his death. His writing and thinking have been so important that he has been called the “Father of Vatican II.” Cardinal Newman was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in September 2010. He was canonized on October 13, 2019. This research guide has been prepared to assist researchers in finding their way through the wealth of materials available on this influential churchman.
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Selected Books
The Cambridge Companion to John Henry Newman by 
Newman 101: An Introduction to the Life and Philosophy of John Cardinal Newman by 
Newman for Everyone: 101 Questions Answered Imaginatively by NewmanLearn the Basics
Get to know John Henry Newman through these articles from electronic encyclopedias. If you want to read them off-campus, you will need to enter your Multipass information when you click a link.
New Catholic Encyclopedia, Supplement 2011
New Catholic Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition
Dictionary of National Biography
Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
Encyclopedia of Religion, 2nd Edition
Obituary (Times of London) - Newman Reader
Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, 3rd Revised Edition
More Selected Books
The Genius of John Henry Newman: Selections from His Writings by 
John Henry Newman: A View of the Catholic Faith for a New Century by 
