Newman's Death and Memorial

Newman's ​Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine​ is perhaps his greatest contribution to theology. In this essay, Newman considers why "development" is an important lens through which to understand the Church and her teachings. 

• How ideas and doctrines tend to evolve over time
• How Newman avoids historicism 
• The inexhaustible richness of Christ

• Podcast: WOF 511: Newman as a Catholic (3 of 12)
• Read: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
• Article: Development or Corruption
• Video: Development of Doctrine: What it is and Why it Matters
• Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/

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