Faith Explained [Paperback]

Leo Trese (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1994

The Faith Explained is an all-in-one handbook to help you understand, explain, and defend the great truths of the Catholic Faith. In brief and readable chapters, it explains the purpose of human existence, God and His perfections, the creation and fall of man, the Incarnation, the Redemption, the sacraments, sacramentals, prayer, the importance of the Bible, and much more. Perfect for RCIA classes, this book is also a magnificent refresher course on the Faith for Catholics and an illuminating resource for non-Catholics with questions about the Church.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 479 pages
• Publisher: Scepter Pubs; Updated edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9711170426
• ISBN-13: 978-9711170424
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,975,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, December 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Faith Explained (Paperback)

This book is constantly reprinted and it's no wonder. We first used it in an (authentic) high school CCD program in the mid- 1970's. Its simple, straightforward style, depth and clarity have me coming back to it every 4 years or so for a "refresher" on the basics of the Roman Catholic faith. This book is a must for anyone who wants to know why he exists, where he is going, who God is, etc., in addition to the nuts and bolts of Mother Church. I read a lot in this area--in addition to apologetics and all the usual suspects in that area and this book is a stand out and has stood the test of time. I'm ordering more because I'm always giving them away to all sorts of people and I never get "negative" feedback--it's always completely positive. A very readable book!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful gift, January 4, 2000

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Janet - See all my reviews

This review is from: Faith Explained (Paperback)

My family received this book as a gift & I'm so glad I had the chance to read it. Like SO MANY Catholics, the past several years, I've only gone to Church on Christmas & Easter.

Although I was born & raised a Catholic, & attended Catholic school, after a few years past I seem to have forgotten "how to be" a Catholic. Sadly, I even admitted that I didn't know what it meant to be Catholic.

This book has answered so many questions I had (similar to all the questions most Catholics have), & in every sense, my "faith was explained"... & finally, I understand what it means to be Catholic & I'm able to take a better & stronger stand concerning my beliefs.

A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE--even those who attend church regularly!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Clear and thorough..., June 19, 2001

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Mariana Simms "Mar" (Copan, Honduras) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Faith Explained (Paperback)

Very easy to understand and will answer numerous questions regarding Catholic faith. It should be required reading for all believers of the Bible, for it explains it in an easier way, leaving no room for speculations or assumptions. Highly recommended...