Catechism of the Catholic Church

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Imprimi Potest, Interdicasterial Commission for the Catechism of the Catholic Church)

ISBN 10: 0892435658 / ISBN 13: 9780892435654

Published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana/Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana/Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0892435658
• ISBN 13: 9780892435654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: English Translation for the United State
• Condition: Like New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Like New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion, Theology, Christianity, Catholicism
  • Academic, Scholarly, Research

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Synopsis

****----MARION, PLEASE DELETE COPY----****The long-awaited release of the first universal catechism in 400 years is certain to generate a flurry of activity in the religious and scholastic communities. Developed with input from all the Catholic bishops of the world, and officially approved by Pope John Paul II, this new volume is the primary reference guide to the Catholic faith. A major publishing event.

Review

Catechism of the Catholic Church is the first new edition of the catechism in 400 years. Catechism means "instruction," and this text will remain the standard reference for Catholics for many future generations. It is the authoritative summary of Catholic belief regarding the Church creeds, sacraments, commandments, and prayers. To get some idea of the level of detail with which the Catechism engages Catholic doctrine, consider that 17 pages of explanation accompany the opening words of the Apostle's Creed ("I Believe in God the Father"). The book is exceptionally well organized, with line-by-line explanations of every conceivable aspect of orthodox Catholic belief. Extensive cross-referencing, indexing, footnotes, and "In Brief" summaries of each section further ease the project of finding the precise answers to any questions a reader might have. Even the layout of information on the page is easy on the eyes, with wide margins for readers who wish to make notes. Furthermore, the back cover features a true rarity in the annals of world literature: a blurb by the Pope. --Michael Joseph Gross