Alan Schreck
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CLEARANCE SALE: This title is available at the special price only while stocks last.A Convenient Guide to the History of Catholicism.
Here is a lively and readable guide to the life of the church through the ages. Designed as an introduction to the history of Catholicism, this convenient resource offers more than just names, dates, and places. Dr Alan Schreck covers not only the topics and issues of each period but also skillfully guides us through the maze of politics, scandals, and heresies which have challenged the church both from within and without. Most importantly, he brings to life the people of God in each century who have faithfully loved and served the church, often at the cost of great personal sacrifice and persecution.
From God's purposes for a covenant people in the Old Testament, through Christ's establishment of a new covenant people, to the Holy Spirit's powerful work revitalizing the Catholic church in the twentieth century - this convenient guide will inspire, instruct, and enlighten the general reader. In addition, it can be used as a resource for history and religion courses. Particularly helpful is the interpretation of the significance of the Second Vatican Council to the history of the church.
Alan Schreck is associate professor of theology at the Francisican University of Steubenville in Ohio, USA. He holds the doctorate in theology from the University of St Michael's College in Toronto. He is also the author of Catholic and Christian.
Pages: 189
Format: Paperback
Availability: In stock
ISBN: 978-0-89283-328-3
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