The Function of Dogma in the Spiritual Life: An Analysis of John Henry Newman's Unique Contribution

The author concentrates his work on the uniquerole that dogma occupies in the spiritual life andhow this contribute to the spiritual theology. Thebook consists of five chapters. The first describesthe traditional union of spirituality and dogma.The second chapter offers the reasons for consul-ting Newman on this question. Chapter three provides the framework within wich to appreciate theparticular place of dogma. The four analyzes howdogma arouses, deepens, and protects the spirituallife. Finally, chapter five dimonstrates Newman'sgift for integrating "abstract" dogma in to "tangible" spirituality.