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The history of IsraelThe history of Israel by Giuseppe Ricciotti
AVAILABLE FROM PUBLISHER: ROMAN CATHOLIC BOOKS. Vol.1--From the Beginning to the Exile; Vol. 2--From the Exile to AD 135. Most factual account of history of Israel. By a Catholic priest.
Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation HistorySalvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History by Roy H. Schoeman
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Authored by a Jewish convert to Catholicism, the book looks at the role of the Jewish people in the history and future of Christianity.
Saint Peter and the first years of Christianity,Saint Peter and the first years of Christianity, by Constant Henri Fouard
AVAILABLE FROM PUBLISHER: ROMAN CATHOLIC BOOKS. Factual account of the early years of Christianity.
The Compact History of the Catholic ChurchThe Compact History of the Catholic Church by Alan Schreck
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A concise (less than 200 pages) reading of the history of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church through the Ages: A HistoryThe Catholic Church through the Ages: A History by John Vidmar
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A very solid reading of the history of the Catholic Church.
Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic ChurchTriumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church by H. W. Crocker III
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An in-depth (more than 500 pages) reading of the history of the Catholic Church.
Founding Of Christendom: History Of Christendom Vol 1Founding Of Christendom: History Of Christendom Vol 1 by Warren H. Carroll
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For real history buffs, Christ-centered and salvation-centered history from a Catholic point of view. There are 6 volumes to the complete history.
How the Catholic Church Built Western CivilizationHow the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization by Thomas E. Woods Jr
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An eye-opening book at how the Catholic Church has been pivotal in the development of Western civilization.
Those Terrible Middle Ages: Debunking the MythsThose Terrible Middle Ages: Debunking the Myths by Regine Pernoud
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Written by a French historian, this book examines the misconceptions surrounding the Middle Ages, based on sound and extensive research.
The Crusaders: The Struggle for the Holy LandThe Crusaders: The Struggle for the Holy Land by Regine Pernoud
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Written by a French historian, a refreshing view of the Crusades, in all their "considerable glory and their considerable shame."
Ten Dates Every Catholic Should KnowTen Dates Every Catholic Should Know by Diane Moczar
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Presents the divine surprises and chastisements that shaped the Church and changed the world.
Vicars of Christ: A History of the PopesVicars of Christ: A History of the Popes by Charles Coulombe
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Written by a traditional Catholic, a history of the papacy from St. Peter to JPII. What they did, or failed to. How they helped the Church, or sometimes hurt her. How they affected civilization.
Our Lady Of Guadalupe: And The Conquest Of DarknessOur Lady Of Guadalupe: And The Conquest Of Darkness by Warren H. Carroll
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The Age of Colonization from a Christ-centered and salvation-centered historical Catholic viewpoint.
The Persecution of the Catholic Church in the Third Reich: Facts and documentsThe Persecution of the Catholic Church in the Third Reich: Facts and documents
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AVAILABLE FROM PUBLISHER: ROMAN CATHOLIC BOOKS. Published at the height of Nazi persecution of the Church in 1941, shows dramatic proof of Hitler's vendetta against the Catholic Church.
Christ in DachauChrist in Dachau by John M. Lenz
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Dachau concentration camp held the largest number of Catholic priests—more than 2400—in the Nazi camp system. Over one-third were killed. A personal account by a priest who was there.
The Pius War: Responses to the Critics of Pius XIIThe Pius War: Responses to the Critics of Pius XII by William Doino
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A major resource to Catholic history, this book gives a persuasive case that Pope Pius XII was a staunch defender of Jews during World War II.
Vatican II: The Crisis and the PromiseVatican II: The Crisis and the Promise by Alan Schreck
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This book looks at the documents of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) to make them accessible to the reader. Takes a middle-ground approach to Vatican II.
What Went Wrong With Vatican II: The Catholic Crisis ExplainedWhat Went Wrong With Vatican II: The Catholic Crisis Explained by Ralph M. McInerny
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Examines why the Church has been in crisis since Vatican II. Explains the Council DID NOT teach a new Faith, let go Tradition, set up a democratic Church, or give permission to dissent in conscience.
Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul IIWitness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II by George Weigel
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Considered by many to be the best biography of Pope John Paul II.
Goodbye, Good Men: How Liberals Brought Corruption Into the Catholic ChurchGoodbye, Good Men: How Liberals Brought Corruption Into the Catholic Church by Michael S. Rose
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Published prior to the sex abuse scandal, gives an eye-opening view of current state of the seminaries and priesthood in the Church. Controversial.
The Courage To Be Catholic: Crisis, Reform And The Future Of The ChurchThe Courage To Be Catholic: Crisis, Reform And The Future Of The Church by George Weigel
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Written after the sex abuse scandal, provides a hopeful view on the outcome of the Catholic Church in the days ahead.
God's Choice: Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Catholic ChurchGod's Choice: Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Catholic Church by George Weigel
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Good commentary on the life and death of Pope John Paul II, the choosing of Pope Benedict XVI, the current state and future of the Catholic Church.
The Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in AmericaThe Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in America by David Carlin
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Groundbreaking study that challenges both Traditionalist & Liberalist views of the decline of the Church. States its cultural, not theological grounds for the decline.