Catholicism: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself - Softcover

Stanford, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473615798 ISBN 13: 9781473615793

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2015

Synopsis

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CATHOLICISM, ALL IN ONE PLACE
This is your go-to guide to the Catholic faith. It covers the basics and history of Catholicism, the Catholic Church today and teachings and traditions. It is your comprehensive and essential account of Catholic doctrine, faith and history.

On the world stage, Catholicism is the largest of the branches of Christianity with over 1.2 billion followers. How has the Catholic Church's message reached into every corner of the globe, and what challenges does it face now and in the future?

Catholicism: A Complete Introduction is a thorough and structured overview of the subject, covering the basics of the faith, the history of Catholicism, the role of the papacy, and teachings and traditions within the Church. It includes topics as diverse as the role of women in the Catholic Church, the celebrity of the Pope, and how 2000-year-old traditions still shape what it is to be a Catholic in the 21st century. Broken down into easy-to read parts, it includes insights, topic summaries and case studies to encourage further study and reflection.

This edition also examines the 'Francis effect', the extraordinary global impact of the election of Pope Francis in 2013, and the shift his arrival has caused within and outside of the Church.

Whether you simply want to expand your knowledge of the Catholic faith, or you're studying for an exam or essay, Catholicism: A Complete Introduction is your essential guide.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The Complete Introduction series is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, psychology and practical electronics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new.

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Product Description:

This updated overview of the largest branch of Christianity by the author of Judas (224535) is structured around discussions of the history of the faith, its modern manifestations and Church teachings and traditions. The book also highlights the impact of the election of Pope Francis in 2013 and the changing position of women. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding. Teach Yourself series.

Review:

Informative and interesting A readable and important book of reference Packed with information... it is a most engaging read

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1473615798
• ISBN 13: 9781473615793
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288