well written, thoroughly researched, and beautifully produced ... It offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual life of the Church at a crucial period in its modern history. Catholics who love history will not be disappointed. * John M. Vella, Crisis Publications and Sophia Institute Press * This is an exemplary piece of historical theology, highly recommended for those interested in Newman studies and nineteenth-century Catholic theology in general. * William L. Portier, Newman Studies Journal * This excellent study is a 'must read' for any serious Newman scholar as well as for scholars of 19th century Catholic theology and of the development of doctrine. * Reinhard Hütter, Reading Religion * "Michael Shea has done a great service in bringing to light the key personality of his work: Giovanni Perrone SJ, who was professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Roman College (now the Gregorian University) from 1832 to 1876" * James Tolhurst, Faith * This book is best suited for the graduate classroom and beyond, though the advanced undergraduate with adequate knowledge of Newman's theory of doctrinal development and its reception history would find this work useful. Shea's work is notably a reappraisal of a long-held narrative of the reception of Newman's Essay on Development, which is one of the most influential theology works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Shea's work, most importantly, demonstrates that Newman's theory of doctrinal development gained traction much earlier than the Second Vatican Council. Because of this, Newman scholars and historical theologians interested in nineteenth-century European reception history should be acquainted with Shea's thesis. * Horizons: The Journal of the College Theology Society *
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