Bibliograph

Catholicism, a very short introduction, Gerald O'Collins

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Catholicism, a very short introduction, Gerald O'Collins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-132) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Catholicism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

989807776

Responsibility statement

Gerald O'Collins

Series statement

Very short introductions, 198

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

The Roman Catholic Church has a vast and influential presence. After Pope Benedict XVI's dramatic resignation ... many wondered what direction the new Pope Francis would lead the Church in. Gerald O'Collins covers the history of the Catholic Church and its core tenets, and considers the some of the key issues facing Catholicism today, including the catastrophic revelations about clerical child abuse. As Catholics are increasingly challenged by tensions between their traditional Christian values and the rights endorsed by the secular world, he discusses the future for the largest and oldest institution in the world

Table Of Contents

From Pentecost to Christopher Columbus (AD 30-1492) -- From Christopher Columbus to the present (1492-2017) -- Catholics on God and the human condition -- The sacraments and the Catholic Church -- Catholic moral life and teaching -- Characteristics of Catholicism -- The future of Catholicism

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