Catholicism : a very short introduction
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Catholicism : a very short introduction
（Very short introductions, 198）
Oxford University Press, 2008
- : pbk
Available at 67 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-134) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church and the broader reality of Catholicism remain a vast and valuable presence into the third millennium of world history. What are the origins of the Catholic Church? How has Catholicism changed and adapted to such vast and diverse cultural influences over the centuries? What great challenges does the Catholic Church now face in the twenty-first century, both within its own life and in its relation to others around the world? In this Very Short Introduction, Gerald O'Collins draws on the best current scholarship available to answer these questions and to present, in clear and accessible language, a fresh introduction to the largest and oldest institution in the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Table of Contents
- 1. From Pentecost to Christopher Columbus (AD 30-1492).
- 2. From Christopher Columbus to Date (1492-2008).
- 3. Catholics on God and the Human Condition
- 4. The Sacraments and the Catholic Church
- 5. Catholic Moral Life and Teaching
- 6. Characteristics of Catholicism
- 7. The Future of Catholicism
- Timeline and Further Reading
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