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Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #1987 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-04
• Released on: 2003-03-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 848 pages

Review
"A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." -- Pope John Paul II.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Review
"A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." -- Pope John Paul II.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Customer Reviews

Exegesis of the Apostles Creed?
How bizarre to read a 'statement of faith' based on the outline of the Apostles Creed and not the Bible. In this volume the creed appears to have taken precedence over the Bible, (except where proof-texts are needed from the Bible to force this organizations dogma). How remarkable the arrogance and how splendid the language of an organization which extorted its way into world religions through the oppression of the poor, (indulgences to build St. Marks' Cathedral), drug sales to fill its coffers, (Jesuit Black ships from Japan), wholesale killing of those who held the Bible as singly sacred, (inquisition of the original Baptists and latter reforming true Christians), and recently the abuse of likely 100's of thousands of children at the hands of pedophile priests, bishops, and cardinals. How we would do best to get back to historical Christianity and do away with the human invention of "Catholicism". Is it any wonder that Mohammed considered "Christianity" corrupt in his day and began his own religion? Now we have more corruption in yet another human religion to counter the original apostacy. What blight on humanity and disgrace to Christ Himself is this?

"If the Christians would be Christians, we would all be Christians" -Mahatma Ghandi

Can't Rate the Catechism!
Rating this book is like rating a rulebook for football - the rules are the rules are the rules.

It is what it is; if you don't "like" the Catechism then Catholicism probably isn't for you. :-)

For those just beginning their exploration of Catholicism, you *should* own a copy of the Catechism, but you may also want a couple books that explain the Church in simpler language (the catechism is NOT an easy read). You can then refer back to the Catechism as needed further explanation.

Journey Home
I had been away from the Catholic Church for 26 years. I was a elder in a charismatic church for about 20 years. This book had a big influence in my returning home to the Catholic Church on May 3, 2008.