Introduction
1: The Conservative Radical
2: The Hermeneutic of Change in Continuity
3: Towards a Theology of Councils
4: The Charismatic Church
5: Some Unintended Consequences of Vatican II
6: Secularization and the New Evangelization
Conclusion
Ian Ker has taught both English literature and theology in
universities in the United States and Britain, where he currently
teaches in the theology faculty of the University of Oxford. He is
the author of John Henry Newman: A Biography (1988), The Catholic
Revival in English Literature, 1845-1961 (2003), and G. K.
Chesterton: A Biography (2011). He is generally regarded as the
leading authority on Newman, on whom he has written and
edited more than 20 books.
Fascinating ... work of scholarly sleuthing
*Piers Paul Read, Catholic Herald*
[It is] a book whose brevity is inversely proportional to its
depth. Ker is our best interpreter of Newman's thought, and when
Ian Ker says something about how Newman influenced and would 'read'
Vatican II, serious Catholics will pay attention.
*George Weigel, First Things*
Ian Ker's intention in initiating this dialogue between Newman and
Vatican II is to show that 'the theology that triumphed at Vatican
II was the same kind of theology that Newman had himself gained
from his own study of the sources in the scriptures and the
Fathers'. If this is the case, then Newman's status as 'the father
of Vatican II' seems to be solidly grounded.
*Geoffrey Rowell, The Times Literary Supplement*
a fascinating book ... by Ian Ker, his biographer. He has an
unrivalled understanding of this hero of literary style and humane
religion
*Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph*
Brilliant, indispensable ... illuminating ... a classic text
*William Oddie, The Catholic Herald*
Rich in real theological insights
*Hermann Geissler, L'Osservatore Romano*
A superb study ... richly rewarding ... a vital read ... Deeply
researched and wonderfully well-written ... full of insights
*Edward Short, Catholic World Report*
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