Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God [Paperback]

Scott Hahn (Author), Leon J. Suprenant (Author)

Book Description

Series: Catholic for a Reason | Publication Date: March 1998

Become a more articulate defender of the Faith. Join Jeff Cavins, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, and nine other well-known Catholic apologists for a heartfelt and deeply scriptural discussion on the Church as the Family of God.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966322304
• ISBN-13: 978-0966322309
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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136 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Catholic teaching from Catholic sources, March 22, 2002

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Kevin G. Whitty "Kevin Whitty" (Oak Park, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God (Paperback)

The Scriptures; the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; the real presence in the Eucharist; Mary; Purgatory; justification; the nature of baptism; priests. These are all subjects of many a civilized discussion (or heated dispute!) with our protestant brothers and sisters.

The assembled essays in this book explain these and other issues in very clear and readable language. They serve well in explaining the Biblical and historical basis behind these issues.

For the Catholic who wants to understand the faith better, whether it be for personal growth or to help defend the teachings against those who would criticize them, this book is for you.

For the protestant who is willing to let the Catholic Church explain the Catholic Church, this book is for you too.

A pretty easy read. Well worth your time!

197 of 203 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scott Hahn does it again!!!!, August 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God (Paperback)

I have recently made the decision to join the Catholic Church. I will be confirmed at Easter Vigil in 2000 and much of the reason is Scott Hahn. I highly recommend anything written or edited by him, especially this particular gem. The beauty of this one is that it has 11 different authors who each tackle a different important element of the church in a comprehensive way all while remaining in unison to the common theme: THE FAMILY OF GOD. It answers all of the important and legitimate questions of the Protestents. I don't know how anyone can read this book and not want to be a Catholic. As Dr. Hahn says in his other book ROME SWEET HOME, "come home, supper is waiting at the table." Well I'm on my way home, come with me if you're not already there.

90 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Catholics AND Protestants!!, March 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God (Paperback)

"Catholic for a Reason" is probably the best book available to share with Protestant Christians. Too many times, Protestants object to Catholic doctrines because they do not 'understand' Catholic doctrines. This book gives the Protestant Christian a good overview of the historical and biblical basis for Catholicism. Read with an open heart and mind, this book should help Protestants come home to the Catholic Church. Reviewed by Gospel Truth Ministries