The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Catholicism - Softcover

O'Gorman, Robert T.; Faulkner, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592570852 ISBN 13: 9781592570850

Publisher: Alpha Books, 2003

Synopsis

This wide-ranging examination of the origins, rise to power, and present-day role of the Catholic religion has now been updated to include a behind the headlines look at the recent abuse cases within the church, as well as explanations of rituals, beliefs, and sacraments practiced by countless millions around the world.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Catholicism explores the world's largest religious denomination and introduced you to the Catholic practice. It offers you a new approach to learning Catholicism, covering the rituals and symbols of the religion, such as Mass, the Seven Sacraments, and the holy days and their meaning. The authors tell you how Catholicism has spread throughout the world, its roots, and how it has grown and changed over the course of this century. It's a valuable tool for anyone interested in examining--or reexamining--this large and complex religion.

About the Author:

Bob O'Gorman holds both a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in religious education. He has published several books on U.S. Catholic history and education and teaches at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola.

Mary Faulkner holds a Master's degree in religious education, and is a freelance writer, director of the Institute of Integrated Healing Arts in Nashville, and a psychotherapist in private practice. She is the author of Supreme Authority: Understanding Power in the Catholic Church.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1592570852
• ISBN 13: 9781592570850
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432