I want to learn more about the Catholic Church. Can you recommend any good books that give an overview of the Church, its beliefs, and its history?
2007-03-05 05:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by maryanndertal 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Catechism of theCatholic Church is the complete overview of the Church and all its beliefs. It may be tough to work through so make sure you have a Bible handy to referece where they basis their beliefs from. You can buy in any bookstore I believe. If you stop by a Catholic bookstore, they will have a great selection of Chathlic books. There is one, "Catholic Replies to everyday questions" that is easier to understand and bases all its selections on the Catechism.
2007-03-05 05:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jamie S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a big difference between learning more about the Catholic church and learning about the history of the church.
Someone mentioned the "Catholicism for Dummies" book, which is about Catholicism, but not the history. It's all about what Catholics do and believe. It's quite good. Written by two priests.
If you want to learn about how Catholicism came to be, here is a link to a list. The "Early Church Fathers." Click the item below their name. It will take you to the teaching or dialog. Tertullian is a good one. This list also includes a list of Councils - where Bishops got together to form what eventually became One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Take not of the 4th Council. The Council of Nicea. That was the meeting in Rome, where Constantine made Catholicism legal. A lot has been made about the Council of Nicea lately. Check it out and see everything they discussed.
2007-03-05 13:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about "The Story of the Church" by Rev. George Johnson Ph.D, Rev, Jerome D. Hannan Ph.D. J.C.D and Sister M. Dominica.O.S.U, PhD
2007-03-05 15:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Marg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Triumph: The Power and Glory of the Catholic Church"
http://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Catholic-Church-000-Year-History/dp/0761529241
2007-03-05 13:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by Daver 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to catholic books about the catholic doctrine, not the bible. I would have a problem with that if i was catholic.
2007-03-05 13:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by Airman_P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus the Christ
by
Thomas Zanzig
2007-03-05 14:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by benito 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not - this is a really good book....from the "Dummies" series:
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764553917.html
2007-03-05 13:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try this site:
http://www.vatican.va/
There will probably be information right there that you need, or will link to it.
2007-03-05 13:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋