The Papacy Learning Guide (Catholic Century)

Catholics revere the pope as the head of their Church; but how much do we know about the papacy itself? This guide will lead you to a deeper understanding of the Holy Father's office. Here you'll find answers to common objections to the papacy, a discussion of historically prominent popes, and explanations of terms such as "papal infallibility." Each section ends with a list of study questions that help you recall important points from the preceding pages. The book includes a glossary of important terms and a chronological list of every pope who has succeeded Peter. "The Papacy" provides readers with everything they need to know to understand the papacy, and to defend it to those who do not. Informative and interesting, this guide is a must for any apologetics library.

Stephen K. Ray is the author of "Upon This Rock," an exploration of early Church documents that erase any doubt about the primacy of Peter and of Rome. He also wrote "Crossing the Tiber," a best-selling account of his conversion from devout Baptist to Catholic. Currently, he is writing and narrating a 10-part video series, "The Footprints of God: The Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine." He lives in Milan, Michigan.

R. Dennis Walters is a lifelong Catholic with more than two decades of formal Catholic education. He spent eight years in seminary before earning a Ph.D. in literature at Michigan State University. He has taught at the high school and university levels, is active in prison ministry, and is the adult education and RCIA director at Christ the King parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan.