Catechisms category: 186 books

Formerly Essential Catholicism, this book has been retitled to reflect how, through the centuries, the Roman Catholic Church has evolved in many aspects of its teaching. The new title also reflects how theologians today grapple with ever new ways of understanding many facets of Catholic belief and...

Saracen Chivalry explores the space between Arthurian romance and the ethics and spirituality of Sufism. Framed as a medieval treatise penned by a fabled African queen, the book articulates a vision of life centered on the virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance, and generosity, illustrating these virtues...

Timothy Radcliffe holds a unique position in the modern Catholic Church. As Master of the Dominican Order in Rome for nine years, he held one of the most senior and influential appointments the Catholic Church has on offer. But he is a member of an Order of Preachers and is thus truly apostolic. The...

This manual includes the London Baptist Confession (1689) and the Baptist Catechism (1751), along with a short essay on the modern-day downgrade and a Bible reading plan. This material has been collected specifically for use among Reformation Montana churches, but it has been made available for all Baptists of life-faith.

The Second Helvetic Confession was written in 1562 by pastor Heinrich Bullinger, and although it was intended only for private use, it became one of the most influential documents among Christians who broke from the Catholic Church during and after the Reformation of the early 16th century. Bullingers...

Catechism of the Catholic Church is a summary of the principles and practices of the Catholic Church in a question-and-answer format. This classic and original edition was used as a valuable teaching and studying tool in Catholic schools starting in 1885. The original catechism was developed by the Third Council of Baltimore.

Few topics in the Catholic Church are more misunderstood than annulments. In Annulments & the Catholic Church, canon and civil lawyer Edward N. Peters answers common questions on annulments including: ● How is an annulment different from a divorce? ● Are there too many annulments granted...

25 anni fa veniva promulgato da Giovanni Paolo II il Catechismo della Chiesa Cattolica, risultato della collaborazione e della consultazione di tutto l’episcopato della Chiesa Cattolica. In occasione dell’anniversario, il Gruppo Editoriale San Paolo, in coedizione con la Libreria Editrice Vaticana,...

Le catéchisme de référence de l'Église catholique Le catéchisme catholique de référence fait le point sur "toute la doctrine chrétienne, tant sur la foi que sur la morale". Il comprend : la profession de foi : exposé du contenu du Credo la célébration du mystère...

Spiritual teacher and bridge-builder Brother David Steindl-Rast translates the Apostles' Creed for today, uncovering the deeper universal truths that can be an inspiration to all people. ** ** In Deeper than Words: Living the Apostles’ Creed, Brother David reexamines the words with which the early...

Prayer is the privileged moment of intimacy with God where we discuss our lives, the needs of the world, and the ways our hearts move within us. Main themes: The Liturgy is the Work of the Trinity The People, Places, and Rites of the Liturgy Called to an Encounter with God Forms of Prayer The Wellsprings of Prayer Ways to Pray and Obstacles to Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics utilizes a popular question-and-answer format so that all Catholics—both the theological novice and the well-catechized—can learn the basics of Islam. Co-authors Robert Spencer and Daniel Ali, a convert from Islam, give you a solid understanding of Islam's...

Opening the Field of Practical Theology introduces students to practical theology through an examination of fifteen different approaches—ranging from feminist to liberationist, Roman Catholic to evangelical, Asian American to Latino/a. After an introduction to the field of practical theology...

What Christ entrusted to the apostles, they in turn handed on by their preaching and writing, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to all generations. Main Themes: The Church hands on Divine Revelation The Mystery of the Church One, Holy, Catholic,  Apostolic Christ’s Faithful: the People...