Sieveking, I. Giberne (Isabel Giberne) creator Newman, Francis William 1805-1897 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman" by I. Giberne Sieveking is a biographical work detailing the life of Francis W. Newman, a social reformer and the brother of Cardinal John Henry Newman, likely written in the late 19th century. This memoir offers a glimpse into Newman's thoughts, religious journey, and progressive views on social issues, revealing his significant yet sometimes contentious departure from orthodox Christianity. The opening of the memoir lays the groundwork for understanding Francis Newman's complex character and his distinct religious philosophy compared to his brother. The author introduces themes of their family background, emphasizing the influence of their ancestors on their lives. It also describes the contrasting paths taken by the Newman brothers as they grew up, particularly highlighting Francis’s quest for a personal and undogmatic faith that led him to embrace social reform over traditional dogma. This portion serves both as a prelude to Newman's life events and an invitation to explore the intricacies of his ideas and relationships, paving the way for deeper historical and philosophical discussions to follow in the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Newman, Francis William, 1805-1897 CT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7305 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7305 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133205.0 7305