Roman Catholicism: The Basics

From the most basic terms to the structures and practices of the Church, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. Now in a second edition, it contains new sections on relations with other faiths, coverage of recent controversies in the Church and an expanded section on social teaching.

Zusatztext "Michael Walsh is a learned! lucid and insightful guide to grasping the wonders and complexities of Roman Catholicism. He is thoughtfully aware of critical issues faced by the tradition. It would be difficult to find a better short introductory book. This new edition is to be welcomed."Gavin D'Costa! University of Bristol! UK"Walsh's book is practical! nuanced! and easy to read. He writes with a good sense for history which enables him to contextualize his narrative! explaining how Roman Catholics may differ from other Christians on a particular issue or teaching! and he is critical about historical claims without being dismissive. (...) Walsh's book gives a fine overview of the basics of Roman Catholic faith! life! and Church. Those unfamiliar with Catholicism will find it very helpful."Thomas P. Rausch! SJ! Loyola Marymount University! Los Angeles! USA Informationen zum Autor Also by Michael Walsh:Novels:The Dovetails HotelThe Enigma of TiffanyThe Phantom of OpheliaThe Soul MatesRetributionThe Stigma EnigmaBusiness books:Business BoosterDebtor's RevengeGeneral interest Books:Great Sayings and Stories of HistoryRELATED SEAFARING BOOKS:Untold Sagas of the Sea Volume I, II, III and IVThe Leaving of LiverpoolBritannic Waives the RulesAll I Ask is a Tall Ship A Sea Veneer of Liverpoolby Michael Walsh.Michael Walsh is Britain's most creative and successful multi-topical author.His refreshingly new perspective book titles enjoy a worldwide following.Contact Michael Walsh by email: euroman_uk@yahoo.co.uk Klappentext From the most basic terms to the structures and practices of the Church, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. Now in a second edition, it contains new sections on relations with other faiths, coverage of recent controversies in the Church and an expanded section on social teaching. It covers:Roman Catholic beliefs and traditionspractices and devotional life - rituals, prayer, massChurch structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish churchChurch hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laitythe role of the Church in society.With a glossary, further reading sections and reference to official documents of the Church, this is the perfect guide for students approaching the study of Roman Catholicism for the first time. Zusammenfassung From the most basic terms to the structures and practices of the Church, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. Now in a second edition, it contains new sections on relations with other faiths, coverage of recent controversies in the Church and an expanded section on social teaching. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. The Church - Catholic and Roman 2. What do Catholics believe? 3. Authority 4. People 5. Structures 6. The Vatican 7. The Liturgy 8. Devotional Life 9. The Church in Society 10. Unfinished Business Appendix: The history of the Papacy Glossary Bibliography Index ...

"Michael Walsh is a learned, lucid and insightful guide to grasping the wonders and complexities of Roman Catholicism. He is thoughtfully aware of critical issues faced by the tradition. It would be difficult to find a better short introductory book. This new edition is to be welcomed." Gavin D'Costa, University of Bristol, UK "Walsh's book is practical, nuanced, and easy to read. He writes with a good sense for history which enables him to contextualize his narrative, explaining how Roman Catholics may differ from other Christians on a particular issue or teaching, and he is critical about historical claims without being dismissive. (...) Walsh's book gives a fine overview of the basics of Roman Catholic faith, life, and Church. Those unfamiliar with Catholicism will find it very helpful." Thomas P. Rausch, SJ, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA

Autorentext

Also by Michael Walsh: Novels: The Dovetails Hotel The Enigma of Tiffany The Phantom of Ophelia The Soul Mates Retribution The Stigma Enigma Business books: Business Booster Debtor's Revenge General interest Books: Great Sayings and Stories of History RELATED SEAFARING BOOKS: Untold Sagas of the Sea Volume I, II, III and IV The Leaving of Liverpool Britannic Waives the Rules All I Ask is a Tall Ship A Sea Veneer of Liverpool by Michael Walsh. Michael Walsh is Britain's most creative and successful multi-topical author. His refreshingly new perspective book titles enjoy a worldwide following. Contact Michael Walsh by email: euroman_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Inhalt

Introduction

1. The Church - Catholic and Roman

2. What do Catholics believe?

3. Authority

4. People

5. Structures

6. The Vatican

7. The Liturgy

8. Devotional Life

9. The Church in Society

10. Unfinished Business

Appendix: The history of the Papacy

Glossary

Bibliography

Index