Catholicism : a complete introduction
Stanford, Peter, 1961-2015
eBook
Abstract: Written by a leading journalist, broadcaster and former editor of the Catholic Herald, Catholicism: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed in your studies, all in one place. It covers the key themes and topics that you are expected to understand, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English.
Main title:
Catholicism : a complete introduction / Peter Stanford.
Author:
Stanford, Peter, 1961-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
London [England] : Hodder & Stoughton, 2015.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015.
Collation:
1 online resource (25 entries) ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 288 pages
Contents:
Foreword / by Cherie Booth, QC -- Introduction -- Part One. Catholicism : the basics: 1. What is Catholicism? 2. Once a Catholic -- Part Two. The history of Catholicism: 3. The early Church; 4. From the Dark Ages to the Reformation; 5. Counter-Reformation to Holocaust -- Part Three. The Catholic Church today: 6. The modern Catholic Church; 7. Catholicism under Pope Francis; 8. The Church on the ground; 9. Women in the Church -- Part Four. Teachings and traditions: 10. The sacramental and devotional life of Catholics; 11. The sacred and the secular; 12. Dissent and dispute; 13. Saints and martyrs; 14. Where two worlds overlap -- Conclusion: One, holy, catholic and apostolic church -- Glossary -- Answers to fact-checks.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781785396946 (electronic version)1473615798 (print)9781473615793 (print)
Dewey class:
282.09
LC class:
BX941
Language:
English
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BRN:
501959
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