The Spanish Edition of Newman’s Letter to Pusey
Newman’s influence is not relegated to the English-speaking world only; rather, it can be seen in the Spanish-speaking world as well.
Read MoreAuthor: Rubén Peretó Rivas
National Institute for Newman Studies
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