The Everything Guide to Catholicism: A Complete Introduction to the Beliefs, Traditions, and Tenets of the Catholic Church from Past to Present (Everything S.) - Tapa blanda

Gribble, Richard

 
9781440504099: The Everything Guide to Catholicism: A Complete Introduction to the Beliefs, Traditions, and Tenets of the Catholic Church from Past to Present (Everything S.)
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ISBN 10: 1440504091 ISBN 13: 9781440504099
Editorial: Adams Media Corporation, 2010

Sinopsis

Why do Catholics confess their sins? What does Jesus' second coming mean? How does someone, such as Mother Teresa, become a saint?

This guide answers these questions and more. This resource addresses the teachings, tradition, history, and theology of the Catholic Church. With this guide, you'll learn the foundations of the faith. Featuring explanations of:

  • What the parts of the Mass mean
  • Baptism, confirmation, and the other sacraments
  • The priesthood and religious life today
  • The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
  • Mary's relationship with modern Catholics
  • Sin, judgment, and salvation
This approachable book also highlights twenty-first-century issues and questions modern Catholics face, including gay marriage, abortion, and the death penalty. It's the ultimate guide to understanding Catholicism for readers of all backgrounds and faiths.

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Acerca del autor

Richard Gribble, CSC, PhD holds a doctorate in Church History from the Catholic University of America and two master's degrees, in Sacred Theology and Divinity, from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. He is a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross and a professor of Religious Studies at Stonehill College. Father Gribble has taught Catholic church history and theology since 1995.

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Editorial
Adams Media Corporation
Año de publicación
2010
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1440504091
ISBN 13 
9781440504099
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
288
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