Newman Studies Journal

Volume 2, Issue 2, Fall 2005

Newman’s 1826 Essay, The Miracles of Scripture, and the Role of Witness
The Beginning of his Personal Theology

Newman’s theology is known for its personalism: Newman was concerned not only with a notional or intellectual appeal, but also with eliciting a real assent from his audience. This article locates the beginnings of that “personalist theology” in his pastoral ministry at St.Clement’s (Oxford) and his first theological treatise, The Miracles of Scripture.