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“Continuity of Principles” in John Henry Newman’s An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
- Newman Studies Journal
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Volume 10, Number 2, Fall 2013
- pp. 59-73
- 10.1353/nsj.2013.0014
- Article
- Additional Information
Abstract:
Although Newman’s Essay on Development has been studied both in itself and as a milestone in his spiritual journey, scant attention has been given to a detailed analysis of his “notes” for doctrinal development. The following study examines the second note of development–“continuity of principles”–in order to ascertain both Newman’s understanding of “principles” and the way these principles can ha ve continuity