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Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition

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All paragraphs are numbered. At the end of each paragraph are numbers to other paragraphs so the reader can find further information. There is a very good index. Yet, the paragraphs often seem to talk around a topic without nailing down a point in clear language. I did a search for 'purgatory.' When I finished references were sending me back to paragraphs I read at the beginning of the search, all while not really answering some of my questions.

This should be considered the definitive statement of the Roman Catholic Church's thinking and belief to-date. As Pope John Paul II says, "A sure norm for teaching the Faith". Answers many questions and clarifies specific issues currently in the fore of Catholic and world thought.

The catechism will explain any unclear issues you may have regarding your faith. - Scripture is not self-interpreting, see Acts 8:27-31. Also you must be very carefull interpreting the bible yourself, see 2Pet 1:20-21. You don't have to be able to read Greek and Hebrew to be saved. What a treat by the church Christ started.

Highly informative on the Faith, A Must for any Devout Roman Catholic, Everything you would like to know about the Church, Vatican II,Values,Morals, Etc. I Recommend It for Everyone.Catholic and Non-Catholics Alike, 2,000+Years And counting.

People offer all sorts of explanations for Catholic Curch doctrine. Most of the time they don't even know what they're talking about. If you really want to know what the Catholic Church teaches then you need to read this book. It is clear, concise, to the point and doesn't split hairs. There are no grey areas, no excuses and leaves one without a doubt in their minds. Excellent!

I grew up Catholic, served as an altar boy, followed the sacraments and thought I was a Catholic.

I received this as a gift from my parents. While thumbing through it, I realized I had no idea what being a Catholic was.

"Catechism of the Catholic Church" -- officially published by the Vatican -- is used by both protestant and Catholic schools to teach what Catholics believe. The top evangelical college in America (Wheaton College) even uses it for their Catholic theology course.

I realized while reading this I had no idea what a Catholic baptism was, what the Catholic Church said about saints, what Rome has to say about Catholics who have converted to another Christian faith. And I learned some things the priest in our Chicagoland parish was not teaching Catholic doctrine.

Whether you are Catholic or not, there is a fair chance you've bought into some of what pop-culture has said Catholic is and is not. This easy-to-read (thick, but well-organized) book will give you the Catholic position on the matter.

I fully recommend "Catechism of the Catholic Church."

Anthony Trendl
http://anthonytrendl.com

Please release this to the kindle. There isn't the normal link to click to make the request. I am enjoying reading it, but am struggling with the paper copy. Thanks.

My order was received promptly, and the book was in excellent condition. I would recommend the vendor.