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Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith Book

In Nearer, My God, William F. Buckley Jr. turns away from the political concerns that form the crux of his reputation and offers a series of thoughtful meditations upon his Roman Catholic faith. Although the book is subtitled An Autobiography of Faith, only portions of it are strictly autobiographical. Other sections include ruminations on the controversies of the modern Church--such as the continued ban on birth control and the ordination of female priests--and an exegesis of Difficulties, a remarkable 1934 collaborative debate between a Catholic priest and an amateur theologian. ("The volume has slipped from regular use," Buckley writes, "and even from the memory of younger people, but it is not anachronized, though it takes on some questions that no longer vex the religiously curious.") Buckley writes with consistent intelligence and precision; how, indeed, could it be otherwise? Even those who do not agree with him politically will be struck by the sensitivity of his spiritual inquiry, particularly in his elaboration of the distinction between contemporary Catholic practice and the enduring Catholic heritage. Nearer, My God serves as a splendid testimony to the maintenance of faith. --Ron Hogan Read More

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  • Product Description

    World-famous social and political commentator William F. Buckley, Jr., turns his attention to a more personal subject in this reflective, poignant, and searching exploration of his faith, continuing the debate he began 43 years ago in his provocative and intelligent work, God and Man at Yale.

  • 0385478186
  • 9780385478182
  • William F. Buckley
  • 1 September 1997
  • Doubleday
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 336
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