Nothing But the Truth [Paperback]

Karl Keating (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 1999

"When attacked, should I speak up? Or should I shut up?
"What if, by keeping silent, I allow the faith to be tarnished and people to be scandalized?
"Is my desire to vindicate the faith masking a deeper desire to vindicate myself?
"Is my pride overpowering prudence, or is it pride that encourages me to sit out the fray?"

When our Catholic faith is challenged, we all struggle with these questions. In "Nothing But the Truth," Karl Keating explores the conflict in a series of essays. He leavens history, theology, and apologetics with his characteristic wit and candor as he shares accounts of our faith on trial and how he and others respond to each challenge. Readers are treated to a roller coaster ride that carries them from John Henry Newman to Ayn Rand, from Japan to Keating's own backyard in San Diego. Once again, Karl Keating has provided readers with something that is as informative as it is entertaining, and as practically useful as it is inspiring.

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Keating leavens history, theology, and apologetics with characteristic wit and candor as he shares accounts of Catholicism on trial the efforts he and others make to respond to each challenge.

About the Author

Karl Keating is the founder and president of Catholic Answers, one of the largest lay-run apologetics and evangelization organizations in the world. He is a popular public speaker and guest columnist for a number of respected publications, including the National Catholic Register. He is the author of books such as "Catholicism and Fundamentalism" and "What Catholics Really Believe." Mr. Keating is the founder of "This Rock" magazine, for which he serves as publisher. Each week, he fields call-in questions on the "Catholic Answers Live" radio program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Catholic Answers (October 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888992123
• ISBN-13: 978-1888992120
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,165,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Keating book, May 21, 2000

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Luke - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nothing But the Truth (Paperback)

It's true that Catholicism & Fundamentalism is widely known as Keating's landmark work, but this one sports more punch per page. Especially the chapter on the persecution of Catholics in Old Japan. I've read all of Keating's books and this one's my favorite. I finished it in one sitting. Could not put it down. I read it in a park, and passersby must have thought me a kook. I'd laugh (while reading the chapter about some of the reactions to Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth, a booklet published by Catholic Answers that simply explains Catholic beliefs) then I'd cry (while reading the chapter on old Japan) then I'd howl in anger (when I read about a scientist trying to put words in the mouth of Pope John Paul II about evolution).

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real-life apologetics, March 20, 2000

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Matt (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

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This is a very intersting book. It gives you a sense of defending the Faith in real-life situations. Very compeling and fun to read, I strongly recommend this book along with all of Mr. Keating's works. (If you choose to support the apostolate, you may buy any of his books directly from Catholic Answers)

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Uneven, October 9, 2003

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This review is from: Nothing But the Truth (Paperback)

These disconnected essays are all over the board, subject-wise and quality-wise. Some require familiarity with various apologetics interest groups to be understood. Some, by Keating's own admission, are hastily written and put forth arguments that are sketchy and incomplete. Some, such as the discussion of Ayn Rand, are well written and illuminating. Some, like the reflections on Greek Orthodox iconography and its history, are fascinating but not particularly connected to apologetics. Read this to get a smattering of interesting ideas and facts, not for a lesson in apologetics.