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The Catholic Catechism: A Contemporary Catechism of the Teachings of the Catholic Church
by John A. Hardon
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Doubleday (1975-05-23)
ISBN: 038508045X
Brand: Random House
EAN: 9780385080453
Dewey Decimal #: 230.2
Binding/Media: Paperback - 624 pages
Release Date: 1975-04-23
SKU: 1002130075
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: clean and unmarked, light rubs
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
By a noted Catholic scholar, this volume answers the need for an up-to-date and concise source book on the principle teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Customer Reviews
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Very useful for Theology study
Rating  (4)
Date: 2009-01-07
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Concise and precise definitions on some of the most important themes on Catholicism. Could not do without for my studies in Roman Catholic Theology.
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Excellent introduction to the Roman Catholic Church
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-01-10
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
When I was looking at Catholicism in the early 1990s, this was the only book available to me on Catholic doctrine in my public library. I lived in a very small, mostly Mormon town.
This book was a huge influence on my life. I ended up becoming Catholic after my move to Salt Lake City. I have often referred back to this book. It is very clealy written and quite useful to the ordinary Catholic.
You won't find anything in here that is contrary to Catholic teaching. It is a faithful and sure exposition of the Catholic faith.
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Excellent resource!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-01-02
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Fr. Hardon's book is an excellent companion to the official Catechism of the Catholic Church. It is a wealth of information that goes deep into explaining how the Church developed the Catechism. The material follows the Catechism in order, so it is easy to find commentary. In addition, the index is very detailed, and also provides a quick resource for finding information. This book is a "must have" for anyone learning, teaching, or inquiring into the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Basic Catechism, lacking in content
Rating  (2)
Date: 2007-09-26
4 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
I liked this Catechism until I read the "Catechism of the Catholic Church". There's no comparison. This Catechism makes it difficult to find answers to particular questions, and is not as thorough in its discussions as the other. I don't have a working knowledge of basic theology and that is probably why I found this difficult to read.
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A Clear Deep Examination of the faith
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-05-12
9 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
A very informative, lengthy examination of what it means to be a Catholic. While it is true that the book is rather lengthy, it is also true that the book does not have to be read in one sitting. The writing is clear and the book is well-organized and researched. Pull open the book to an interesting looking section (after reading that first section) and you will find a deep well-thought out examination of that topic. If after reading that section you feel a need to take a break, well the book will be patiently waiting for your return. This is not supposed to be medicine, but a clear deep look into the Catholic faith.
Note 1: As might be seen by the "Search Inside" feature (if it is activated), this book is the narrative type of catechism, not the question and answer style catechism.
Note 2: The product information mentions that this is an "up-to-date" book. While that could very well be true, there are Catholic Catechisms published closer to 2005 (as opposed to 1975). I have no reason to believe that the information has been superseded.
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