CHURCH

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: THE FIRST 2000 YEARS

A POPULAR SURVEY AND STUDY GUIDE TO CHURCH HISTORY

This book is a popular overview and study guide to the history of the Catholic Church. Written for non-scholarly readers with little historical background, it includes descriptions of society in different historical eras in order to make the history of the Church more understandable. The book avoids unnecessary names and dates, unimportant controversies, and scholarly disputes, but it explains important doctrinal, spiritual , and historical questions and developments. It identifies many popular saints and includes interesting historical characters and stories. The author does not promote new historical theories or points of view, but she explains many issues that earlier books took for granted but which most modern readers have not studied.

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THE 33 DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH

Here are 33 chapters about some of the greatest minds and greatest Saints the Catholic Church has ever produced. Written in a down-to-earth style, The 33 Doctors of the Church is a book that will be loved and appreciated by everyone. This monumental study could easily become 33 small books, but here it is in one compelling volume!

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SELECTING THE POPE

UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIES OF PAPAL ELECTIONS

Award-Winning Author Greg Tobin offers a compelling guide to what is sure to be one of the most important and headline-making events in modern history- the election of the next pope. Selecting the Pope examines each rule of this secretive process - and explores the rich history behind the conclave and the key issues that will shape the future of the Catholic Church.

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