Catholicism
a very short introduction
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Author
Publication
2008 - Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford, England
Language
English
Word Count
35,500 words, Guess
Page Count
142 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivecatholicismverys00ocol
- ISBN-139780199545919
- ISBN-139780191562891
- ISBN-10019954591X
- ISBN-100191562890
and 8 more
- Goodreads5380803
- LibraryThing6563883
- Library of Congress Control Number2008031677
- OCLC Control Number221155424
- Better World BooksO7-AJM-682
- Better World Books9780199545919
- Better World BooksKN-528-813
- Open LibraryOL17030002M
Classifications
- DDC282
- LCCBX1754 .O23 2008
- LCCBX1754
Description
How did Roman Catholicism and its beliefs and practices come to be what they are? This lively and readable account provides an up-to-date introduction, explaining what is distinctively Catholic. The authors move through history to sum up the present characteristics of Catholic Christianity and the major tests it faces in the third millennium. Explaining matters in a fresh and original way, they do justice to the Catholic heritage and show that Catholicism is a dynamic and living faith. Well-structured, highly informative, and clearly written, the book does not duck critical issues--such as the ministry of women and dialogue with other religions--or the negative side of history. Rather, O'Collins and Farrugia explore challenges facing Catholics and other Christians and engage with contemporary moral issues. This is an authoritative and accessible introduction to Catholicism for the modern reader.
Description
"In this Very Short Introduction, Gerald O'Collins answers these questions and more, and presents, in clear and accessible language, a fresh introduction to the largest and oldest institution in the world."--Book jacket.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Very short introductions
Other Editions
- Catholicism
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