Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith - Softcover

Scott Hahn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 023252713X ISBN 13: 9780232527131

Publisher: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Bestselling author Scott Hahn explains the 'how and why' of the Catholic faith, drawing from Scripture, his own struggles and those of other converts, as well as from everyday life and natural science. Hahn shows that reason and revelation, nature and the supernatural, are not opposed to one another; rather they offer complementary evidence that God exists. Reasons to Believe unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers thoughtful, straightforward responses to common objections about the Catholic faith. It is the ideal book both for Christians who want to grow stronger in their faith and to share it with others, and for enquirers in search of a belief that satisfies both the mind and the heart.

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Review

Advance Praise for Reasons to Believe:

"A flagship volume for contemporary apologetics. This book should be required reading for every Catholic college student and especially for every priest, seminarian, and deacon. This is apologetics made fascinating." --Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR

"An outstanding book." --Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. (Denver Archdiocese)

"The definitive book on the subject of apologetics." --Marcus Grodi, TV host, The Journey Home

"A cohesive vision of God's kingdom that enables people more fully to understand, live, and defend the truth of the Catholic Church.... This is a book many have been waiting for." --Jeff Cavins, author of My Life on the Rock
"Relying on Scripture, history, and logic, Hahn offers clear and compelling reasons to embrace the Catholic Faith and to defend that Faith, charitably and joyfully. He shows us yet again not just what to say, but how to say it." --Patrick Madrid, author of Search and Rescue and Does the Bible Really Say That?
"Hahn does more than respond to our doubts. He shows us a God who has a plan for history and for each of our lives." --David Scott, author of The Catholic Passion
"Hahn's gently expressed enthusiasm for theology is infectious.... This work will help those who are inquiring about the Catholic Church to 'take the leap, ' and those already within the fold to appreciate all the more the biblical basis for, and unique fullness of, the Catholic faith."
--Dave Armstrong, author of A Biblical Defense of Catholicism

"A great aid to anyone interested in the biblical, patristic, and historical reasons to believe in Jesus Christ as a Catholic Christian." --John Michael Talbot, songwriter; founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage

"Scott Hahn, perhaps Catholicism's leading evangelist in English, takes the next step....a book for believers who want to grow stronger in their faith and share it with others, and for inquirers who search for a belief that satisfies both the mind and the heart." --Fr. C. J. McCloskey III, Research Fellow, Faith and Reason Institute, Washington, DC

"Hahn knows how to write for us ordinary people." --Mark P. Shea, CatholicExchange.com

"Very highly recommended." --Thomas Howard, author of On Being Catholic

"Often we are asked to give an account of the hope that is in us, to explain our Catholic faith. In Reasons to Believe, Scott Hahn offers that explanation in a clear, cogent, and compelling manner, by answering the most frequently raised questions about aspects of Church teaching. It is a must-read for Catholics who want to be able to explain the faith they hold and cherish. This work should be of immense value." --Archbishop Donald W.
Wuerl (Archdiocese of Washington, DC)

About the Author

The extraordinary vision and panache of Scott Hahn's writing have made Catholic theology thrilling and accessible for millions of readers inside and far beyond the boundaries of the Church. He is the author of seven other DLT books: The Lamb's Supper; Hail, Holy Queen; First Comes Love; Lord, Have Mercy, Swear to God, Letter and Spirit and Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace: My Spiritual Journey in Opus Dei. He is Professor of Theology and Scripture at the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Edition details

• Publisher: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 023252713X
• ISBN 13: 9780232527131
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 196