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Summary: Catholic Fundamentalism
Review: Dave writes well and has good intentions, but he brings to Catholicism an evangelical/fundamentalist mindset. If you want to understand Catholicism buy a copy of the Catechism. If you want to read the best in Catholic biblical scholarship, pick just about anything by Raymond E. Brown.
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Summary: Precise, factual and charitable.
Review: Having scanned the now mounting Catholic Apologetic library, this book rates high, perhaps second only to Surprised By Truth. Each Chapter begins with an exposition of the issue at hand directly from the Catholic Teachings most appropriate thereof. Then the scriptural support for that position is cited. There is not an argumentative tone. One senses that Dave is in the midst of an intellectual discussion with a Protestant, and he is providing us with his notes. The precise and factual character enhance the charitable approach. In contrast to "Catholicism and Fundamentalism," the assumption is that the Protestant is sincerely engaged and an intellectual equal.Dave's website is my first stop for any apologetic question. Wish he could wrangle a better address name.
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Summary: Precise, factual and charitable.
Review: Having scanned the now mounting Catholic Apologetic library, this book rates high, perhaps second only to Surprised By Truth. Each Chapter begins with an exposition of the issue at hand directly from the Catholic Teachings most appropriate thereof. Then the scriptural support for that position is cited. There is not an argumentative tone. One senses that Dave is in the midst of an intellectual discussion with a Protestant, and he is providing us with his notes. The precise and factual character enhance the charitable approach. In contrast to "Catholicism and Fundamentalism," the assumption is that the Protestant is sincerely engaged and an intellectual equal. Dave's website is my first stop for any apologetic question. Wish he could wrangle a better address name.
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Summary: Very informative and a great read!
Review: I have been a Catholic all my life, and unfortunately, I have not been taught the Bible as in depth as the "Bible Christians". Life experience has challenged me to seek and learn more about my faith, my beliefs, and my way of worship.
I have been on many occasions have been challege by "bible christians" on my beliefs. Initially, I could offer them little to no response to their accusations towards the Catholic Faith. I am by no means a theologian now, but after reading this book, I could now go into a moderate debate and discussion with others in defense of the Catholic faith. More importantly, it allowed me to discover and learn more of "why we do what we do".
The book is very fulfilling and definitely a must read!
Thanks Dave for an amazing book.
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Summary: GREAT DEFENSE !!!
Review: I work overseas. U.S. NAVAL ACTIVITIES ROTA,SPAIN.
I thought the book was great and very informative
of our Catholic Faith. I appreciate Mr.Armstrong's & Mr. Hardon's great arguments of the Faith. Great book and
Highly recommended for anyone who wants a great
overview and what to cover during and for
defense of the Catholic Church. Albert
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Summary: This book isn't worth a penny
Review: My review is this book is a curse.
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
If the author had read this before he began to write his own religion, he would not be curing you as well.
Does this need to be interpreted??? It's plain to see.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: This is a very comprehensive book in Catholic apologetics and I recomend anyone read it.
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Summary: Winning Converts, not just Arguments...
Review: With the Second Vatican Council's renewal in the Catholic Church has also come a renewed interest in Catholic apologetics and evangelism. As one who labors in these fields, I know from experience Dave Armstrong is one of the best kept secret of Catholic evangelism. Dave's honesty and sincerity has brought numerous people into the Catholic Church, and his work has been featured in The Catholic Answer, Envoy, and This Rock - the three staples of Catholic apologetics in North America. He is one of many former Protestant evangelists who have come into the Catholic Church over the past decade, yet he is different in that he never found himself hating the Catholic Church. "I always regarded Catholics as brothers in Christ," Dave recently stated in an interview, "My wife and I even played John Michael Talbot songs at our wedding, six years before my conversion." What is now Dave's first book was originally lengthy explanations of Catholic distinctives intended to bolster his confidence in and understanding of the Catholic Church, so that he could explain himself to his Protestant friends. Those of us who have worked with Dave in the past have long suspected this manuscript exists, but until recently Dave never thought of publishing it. I am thankful for its publication, however, since it is not only enjoyable and easy to read, but it presents a fresh style of apologetics. For Dave, the goal is not simply to win an argument, but to win converts. Thus Dave initially sets out to find common ground with the Church's separated brothers and sisters in Christ. These folks are not treated as opponents, but rather as fellow Christians seeking the full Gospel message preserved by the Catholic Church. In such way, Dave follows St. Paul's injunction: "I have become all things to all men, that by all means I may save some." To Dave, this is all a part of being as charitable as we can in presenting Catholic claims. And Charity is both supremely important and indispensable when engaged in Catholic evangelism. "I think people are far more influenced by Charity than by the arguments themselves," Dave instructs the potential evangelist, "People are ultimately convicted and converted by the Holy Spirit and grace. God may use our paltry efforts now and then, but they are always a small part of the large picture. Our greatest influence on a human level is the charity we show. All people respond to love, but they don't all respond to arguments and reasoning. Separate people from their ideas, and believe the best of them, as Paul tells us to do in 1 Corinthians 13. As St. Francis said: 'preach the gospel at all times; if necessary, even using words." To this insight, let me add my own "Amen!" I love that particular quotation from St. Francis of Assisi, which is why I also love Dave's book and the refreshing style he brings to Catholic apologetics and evangelism.
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