From Oxford to Rome: Newman's ecclesial conversion.(John Henry Newman )

From: Theological Studies | Date: September 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Amidst multiple conflicting interpretations of Newman's 1845 conversion, this article offers a new, synthetic interpretation by distinguishing and integrating negative deconversion and positive conversion moments within a six-year, three-phase process: reflection and theological judgment, discernment and judgment of conscience, and deliberation and decision.

CONVERSION IS AN ABOUT-FACE, a significant change of direction, a fundamental horizon shift from one reality to another, indeed, from one world to another. (1) It often involves two distinct moments: a negative deconversion from ...

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