Jesus, Peter & the Keys: A Scriptural Handbook on the Papacy [Paperback]

Scott Butler (Author), Norman Dahlgren (Author), David Hess (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1882972546 | ISBN-13: 978-1882972548 | Publication Date: April 1997

This voluminous study examines the question of the Papacy in theological, biblical, and historical context, attempting to dispel doubts about the traditional Roman Catholic position by an impessive collection of data and commentary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 431 pages
• Publisher: Queenship Pub Co (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882972546
• ISBN-13: 978-1882972548
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Popes

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best book in print defending the papacy, October 24, 1998

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This review is from: Jesus, Peter & the Keys: A Scriptural Handbook on the Papacy (Paperback)

Well...lightweight pseudo-scholars like James White and Robert Zins will have their hands full for years with this one. This book is one of the best Catholic apologetics around right now. It was reviewed by three hundred and fifty Protestant professors for four years before it was published. Since its publication, forty-two Protestant seminary professors from various traditions have converted to the Catholic faith. I predict that this trend will continue. This easy to follow guide is a must read for Catholics and Protestants; for Catholics to strengthen their faith and to give them ammunition against Protestants, and for Protestants to educate them on what scripture and early Christians really say about the papacy.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book. . ., May 1, 2001

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David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jesus, Peter & the Keys: A Scriptural Handbook on the Papacy (Paperback)

. . .with a few presentation flaws that prevent a fifth star.

This is an outstanding example of excellence in Catholic apologetics. It is also a compelling argument against those Protestants who believe, for some reason, that Catholic scholars can't, don't, or won't use Scripture.

The book provides a remarkable Scriptural exegesis for the Office of Peter, and supports that exegesis through citations from the Church Fathers (both East and West), from Reformation era Protestants, and even from Eastern Orthodox theologians.

I personally know two of the men who reviewed this book. One, a highly skilled professor of New Testament and Church History has since become a Catholic. (Please see my review of "Mighty in Word and Deed" by James Shelton).

I, myself, used this volume as a secondary source in the preparation of my Master's Thesis.

The minor downsides to this book are that the presentation is sometimes choppy. It's a difficult volume to actually sit and read through -- and this is something which could easily be changed, and that a few of the citations would have greatly benefited from some context.

Other than these minor items, I found this book extremely valuable.

I highly recommed this work.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete analysis of the Petrine office in Q & A format, December 4, 2000

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Kevin G. Whitty "Kevin Whitty" (Oak Park, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This book is packed tight with both Scriptural and historical grounds for the Roman Catholic doctrine of the Papacy. It answers all questions and, in this Roman Catholic's opinion, settles all doubts. It exhaustively covers the rock (kepha), the keys, Peter's authority, Church structure and authority, Apostolic succession, and infallibility.

The authors have put this book into question/answer format; they ask the questions and give the answers. The answers are based on the Scriptures, and the authors provide the relevant verses. For easy reference, all of the questions (numbered) are indexed in the back of the book, with page reference.\

I compare this book to "All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed," which is an exhaustive work on the Marian doctrines. For apologetics or serious study, I highly recommended that book, and I highly recommend this one!