Intermediate Catechism of Christian Doctrine — Published by Ecclesiastical Authority

MacEachen, Roderick

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Description: Wheeling, W. Va.: Catholic Book Company, [no date, c.1911]. Small octavo, cream cloth binding. Condition: Fair/Poor.

Intermediate Catechism of Christian Doctrine by Roderick MacEachen, D.D., of The Catholic University of America ? published by Ecclesiastical Authority. Catholic Book Company, Wheeling, West Virginia. No date on title page; c.1911 based on bibliographic research. A standard intermediate-level Catholic catechism for parochial school religious education, covering Christian doctrine in question-and-answer format. Author Roderick MacEachen, D.D., was a prominent theologian at the Catholic University of America whose catechetical texts were widely used in American Catholic schools of the early 20th century.

Binding: Cream/tan cloth with title, author, publisher details, and ecclesiastical emblem printed directly on front board; blank plain cloth spine (no lettering). The cloth shows heavy soiling throughout both boards and spine, with significant white splotching or staining across the surface ? paint, liquid, or mineral deposits; the nature of the white patches is unknown. Fraying at spine edge of boards and at head and tail of spine. Binding structurally intact; not detached.

Title page: Clean, white, and fully legible ? the best-condition element of this copy. 'Intermediate Catechism of Christian Doctrine / By Roderick MacEachen, D.D. / The Catholic University of America / Published by Ecclesiastical Authority / Published by / Catholic Book Company / Wheeling, W. Va.'

A reading/reference copy of a common Catholic school text, heavily worn but complete. Of interest to Catholic religious history and Catholic school memorabilia collectors. All condition issues fully disclosed. See photographs.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1784348377574

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Intermediate Catechism of Christian Doctrine ? Published by Ecclesiastical Authority
• Language: English
• Condition: Fair