Apologia pro vita sua
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2006-10-31 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #19690 |
Description
"Apologia Pro Vita Sua" by John Henry Newman is a religious autobiography published in 1864. Written in response to accusations of dishonesty regarding his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, Newman traces the evolution of his religious beliefs and defends his integrity. Originally published as weekly pamphlets during a heated public controversy, this deeply personal account emerged from one of Newman's most arduous trials, written amid tears and relentless deadlines. The work successfully vindicated his character and became an enduring spiritual classic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)