A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics [Paperback]

Patrick Madrid (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2006

Here - at your fingertips - is the biblical basis for the key Catholic teachings and customs that non-Catholics wonder about, object to, and preach against. Table of Contents: Introduction I. Apologetics Defending the Faith II. Authority The Church The Papacy Tradition Scripture vs. "Sola Scriptura" (the Bible alone) "Word of God" Does Not Mean "The Bible" Apostolic Succssione III. Doctrines Love One Another There Is Only One God The Holy Spirit is God Jesus Christ is True God The Trinity The Saints: Their Glory, Example, and Intercession Life After Death: Heaven and Hell The Blessed Virgin Mary Original Sin Purgatory Salvation Grace IV. The Sacraments Sacraments in General Baptism Infant Baptism Confession of Sins to a Priest Mortal and Venial Sins The Holy Eucharist The Priesthood (Holy Orders) V. Customs and Practices Call No Man "Father" Necessity of Suffering and the Possibility of Persecution Priestly Celebacy Crucifixes Relics Statues, Graven Images, and the Sin of Idolatry Tithing Vain Repetition Wine and Strong Drink VI. Moral Issues Abortion Divorce and Remarriage Command to Love One Another Homosexuality VII. Non-Catholic Beliefs The Great Apostasy Theory (Mormonism) "Inquisitions" Sabbath or Sunday Worship? (Seventh-Day Adventists) The 144,000 (Jehovah's Witnesses Blood Transfusions (Jehovah's Witnesses) Annihilation of Soul (Various Groups) The Rapture VIII. Miscellaneous Issues Dealing with Temptations The Rosary: Praying Straight from the Bible IX. The Catholic Apologist's Prayer X. Recommended Reading on Apologetics About the Author  

Product Details

• Paperback: 61 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (March 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592762085
• ISBN-13: 978-1592762088
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Practices > Ritual
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Theology > Apologetics
  • #49 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Catholicism > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the Nuts and Bolts, October 25, 2006

By 

Michael Dubruiel "annunciations.wordpress.com" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics (Paperback)

This book is small enought that it'll fit into your Bible or your back pocket. The next time someone knocks on your door, or asks you a question about the Catholic faith and the Bible you'll find this book will direct you in the right direction to give them a quick answer.
A great companion to "Where is That in the Bible?" also by Patrick Madrid.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the Catholic Faith, August 22, 2009

By 

Clifford Rodgers "Cliff" (Mojave Desert, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics (Paperback)

This is an excellent collection of ideas to help a person understanding the Catholic faith. It is an easy read and also works as a reference book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars neat,simple,easy pocket bible guide, October 7, 2010

By 

XXXXXX (SAN DIEGO, CA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics (Paperback)

Very convenient. Hand book helps alot. Great as a quick reference guide. It gives specific subjects and lets you know where the topic's bible verses are. Also very handy book for Catholic bible or Catechism classes, also perfect for Confirmation. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU HAVE BIBLE CLASSES!!!!!! IT WILL BE A GREAT HELP!!!!