THOUGHTS OF A CATHOLIC HISTORIAN.

The article discusses competition between religious historians and the role of historians in contemporary society. The author talks about the subjects which make historians passionate, including religion, militant nationalism, and national socialism. The historian's measure of influence is examined. The article also discusses the Liberal-Protestant view of the Catholic Church's history. Subjects of the article also include Catholic historical scholarship, how Catholic historians have approached past controversies, and the workings of Divine Providence in Australian history.