Catholic and Christian: An Explanation of Commonly Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs (Paperback)

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Product Description

It contains the answers you need. It is a readable and concise summary of commonly misunderstaood Catholic beliefs --the teachings and pratices that often don't get much attention in Sunday sermons and in religious education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Servant Publications (June 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892831812
• ISBN-13: 978-0892831814
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #769,765 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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78 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catholicism from Scripture!, December 21, 1999

By	D. M. Childs "ignatiusdmc" (Central Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

On almost any catholic belief, this book takes you to the major scriptural references. This book will not offend the non-catholic like others may. Best overall explanation of misunderstood beliefs about the church I have read. Both Catholics and non-Catholics will benefit from this read. When I explain to my family and friends my reasons for converting, I usually refer to this book.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Free from doctrinal or moral error, excellent resource., September 15, 1999

By A Customer

I have been a traditional Roman Catholic for the past 35 years of my life and because of this book I have a deeper understanding of my religious beliefs and practices. The Catholic faith is being questioned and challenged by Catholics and non-Catholics and I find that this book gives me easy to read explanations to questions that I might have about being a Catholic. I feel confident that I can explain and clarify misconceptions that others may have about Catholicism. The book is imprinted with the "nihil obstat and imprimatur" of Catholic Scholars and Clergy and as a result are official declarations that this book is free from doctrinal or moral error.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Pentecostal to Pagan to Catholic, April 12, 2000

By	R. Okarski "SeaZephyr" (Spanaway, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to say that this book is magnificant. This is one of many books of this nature that I read while searching for spiritual truth, and it is probably the one easiest to comprehend. This book was certainly an influence in my decision to enter the Catholic Church from the Assemblies of God Church (after a three year pit-stop in Paganism and witchcraft). I am so happy, I am home. This book truly IS a Godsend.

**I originaly wrote this review over four years ago, shortly after I became a believing Catholic. Since then I have noticed how people are quick to stress that this book is meant to inform and not convert, I even recieved emails about that fact, not all of them polite. I never intended for this review to make it sound like the book was about converting people to Catholicism because it certainly is not. I do believe however, that this book is a decent introduction to Catholicism for any Christian, especially non-Catholic ones, because it was written so that non-Catholics would not be offended while at the same time, getting accurate information about Catholicism. And I do not apologize for the fact that it helped me (along with several other books) in my decision to BE a Catholic. God bless you all.