Catechism of the Catholic Church
 | Image, 1995, Mass Market Paperback Customer Rating: 140 reviews Recommend |
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Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church is the first new edition of the catechism in 400 years. Catechism means "instruction," and this text will remain the standard reference for Catholics for many future generations. It is the authoritative summary of Catholic belief regarding the Church creeds, sacraments, commandments, and prayers. To get some idea of the level of detail with which the Catechism engages Catholic doctrine, consider that 17 pages of explanation accompany the opening words of the Apostle's Creed ("I Believe in God the Father"). The book is exceptionally well organized, with line-by-line explanations of every conceivable aspect of orthodox Catholic belief. Extensive cross-referencing, indexing, footnotes, and "In Brief" summaries of each section further ease the project of finding the precise answers to any questions a reader might have. Even the layout of information on the page is easy on the eyes, with wide margins for readers who wish to make notes. Furthermore, the back cover features a true rarity in the annals of world literature: a blurb by the Pope. — Michael Joseph Gross
Title: Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sales Rank: 13383 in Books
Author: U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher: Image, 2nd edition, 1995-04-15, Mass Market Paperback, 846 pages, ISBN: 0385479670
Package Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.5 inches, 1.15 pounds
- A MUST HAVE FOR ANY CATHOLIC NEW OR OLD!
- I AM IN RCIA AND THIS BOOK MAKES UNDERSTANDING THE INFO I AM GETTING IN CLASS MUCH EASIER. More reviews
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- Profound yet readable view of the Faith
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- Must Have!
- This book is a must have in any Catholics home library. It is definitely reader friendly! More reviews
- All the Answers
- As a very minimum, this book should be in every Catholic home, next to the Holy Bible. No more questions concerning the Catholic Faith, it's foundation and beliefs. Excellent teaching tool, and great reference for non-Catholics interested in researching Catholic beliefs, and the Church's foundation. More reviews
