Quite Contrary: A Biblical Reconsideration of the Apparitions of Mary, 3rd ed. [Mass Market Paperback]

Timothy F. Kauffman (Author), Gregory Ray (Photographer)

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• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: SOS Free Stock (February 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 096371418X
• ISBN-13: 978-0963714183
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Reading For Protestants And Catholics Alike!, April 18, 2000

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K. W. Doten "insert witty descriptive moniker... (ST PAUL, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quite Contrary: A Biblical Reconsideration of the Apparitions of Mary, 3rd ed. (Mass Market Paperback)

The author, once a Marian devotee himself, exposes the apparitions of Mary for what they are: Deceivers. Chapters discuss the contradictions of the messages given by the apparitions with both Catholic doctrine and Scripture. The author rightly states that if the apparitions draw people to Mary rather than to Christ, they contradict Scripture and cannot be from God. He interestingly notes that NO ONE has used the biblical test for spirits found in 1 John 4:1-3, where we are charged to ask if the spirit confesses that Christ has come in the flesh. The only time a question even close to this was posed, the apparition changed the subject and then quickly disappeared! One apparition said that if a devotee was wearing a Scapular (a cloth item worn under the clothing) at the time of death, they would be released from purgatory on the Saturday after they died. Apparitions are in large part responsible for the popularity of the Rosary as a prayer in the Catholic church. Even though many Catholics do not follow after these supernatural visitors, it is clear that the Catholic church is being influenced by their messages. This book details how.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A much needed critique of Marian apparitions and messages, August 10, 1998

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Lee Jensen "riolion" (Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quite Contrary: A Biblical Reconsideration of the Apparitions of Mary, 3rd ed. (Mass Market Paperback)

I found this book to be one that had to be read at least twice. Unfortunately, there are too few critiques on this kind of subject.The author makes the point that too often what is supernatural is of God to the average layperson in the Roman Church, so the messages are accepted at face value.There seems to be little or no recognization of the fact that Satanic forces often portray themselves as "angels of light" to deceive many. The messages of the apparitions "represent the complete transfer of all the messianic attributes of Christ to Mary, or rather to the apparition that claim to be Mary: His sinlessness, His resurrection, His role as Redeemer, Mediator and Advocate." This book will certainly awaken some to what is happening in this realm. It is well written and documented.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And the dominoes fell!, December 8, 2001

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Patricia Damico (Harrisburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quite Contrary: A Biblical Reconsideration of the Apparitions of Mary, 3rd ed. (Mass Market Paperback)

I was a devout Catholic and follower of Marian apparitions, when I saw an ad for this book in 1996. It was with fear and trepidation that I ordered it. However, it turned out to be a life changing event and led me to see the errors of the Catholic Church especially in regard to Mariology, and connections between the so called apparitions and the traditions and teachings of the Church. It was like dominoes falling once I saw the errors in the apparitions. My strong faith in the Church was utterly crumbled by this expose' backed up with biblical quotes. I left the Catholic Church in spirit with the completion of this fast read, although it took a few more months to finally make the break physically in 1997. I will be eternally gratefully to Mr. Kauffmann for helping me to see the light despite the Catholic [teachings] I had so long been in bondage to. I have recommended this book to many people, as a tool to reach others caught up in the bondage of Mary "Worship". Now I go directly to Jesus, bypassing all the dead "saints" of the Catholic Church. The real Mary deserves to be revered as blessed, but the "Mary" of the apparitions is nothing less than one of Satan's clever minions disguised as an "angel of light". Thank you...