The 33 Doctors of the Church [Paperback]

Christopher Rengers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

Here are 33 chapters about the greatest minds and greatest Saints the Catholic Church has ever produced. Written in a down-to-earth style, The 33 Doctors of the Church is a book that will be loved and appreciated by everyone. This monumental study could easily become 33 small books. But here it is in one compelling volume!

This book was undertaken by the author, a Franciscan Priest, when St. Lawrence of Brindisi (c. 1559-1619), a Franciscan, was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1961. Each story is completely different and shows every Doctor as the great individual and teacher that he or she was.

Filled with charming anecdotes and wonderful, memorable stories, the book also describes and gives selections from the major writings of all the Doctors and frames their lives in the times during which they lived, thus giving a wonderful panorama of Church history in the process.

No one will be disappointed in this book, for many of these lives are so profoundly interesting that they are alone worth the price of the book. From St. Athanasius (297-373) to St. Therese The Little Flower (1873-1897), The 33 Doctors of the Church will edify and inspire everyone who reads it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 715 pages
• Publisher: Tan Books (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895554402
• ISBN-13: 978-0895554406
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #652,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GOLDMINE OF INFORMATION!!, September 18, 2001

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Great in-depth stories of the Church's greatest figures! Each chapter is almost a book in itself! A must-have for those serious about Catholic history, theology and Tradition!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great blessing, October 17, 2007

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While a bit intimidating in its heft, the intimidation stops there. This is one of the best-written books I have ever read about some of the greatest (and most humble) human beings to walk this earth and serve our Lord. It is accessible, funny, moving, fascinating and inspirational, enough so to get me to get many of the separate works by the doctors and devour them. This book will show you many ways to grow closer to God and serve Him better. I can't recommend it more highly for what should be the most important priority in your life.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, Enlightening, and Entertaining Reading!, August 12, 2006

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This is such an interesting book! It is very accesible - not too heady and scholarly to enjoy.

Fr. Rengers tells the personal story of each of the beloved doctors of the Church. These are fascinating histories that include both the strengths and the weaknesses of each Saint. Fr. also gives a great synopsis of the impact, both immediate and long term, that each Doctor had on the Faith and Church.

It is rare to find such an academically outstanding book that is also just a down right fascinating read. This book will strengthen your faith, increase your understanding of Catholic doctrine and Church history, and will keep you amused for hours!