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Summary: Needs serious revision
Review: AS others have said, this book is an explanatory book, not a book to convert people. It explains Catholic dogma clearly, concisely, and charitably. It is written by a very able philosopher/theologian and is highly reccomended.
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: AS others have said, this book is an explanatory book, not a book to convert people. It explains Catholic dogma clearly, concisely, and charitably. It is written by a very able philosopher/theologian and is highly reccomended.
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Summary: Great Piece of Work!
Review: CATHOLIC AND CHRISTIAN is one of the best works available explaining the beliefs unique to the Catholic Church. Irenic and respectful, Schreck's style will not offend anyone of a nonCatholic persuasion.One reviewer mentioned that he regretted that Schreck didn't go into a detailed explanation of the Catholic Church's inclusion of the Deuterocanonical books into our Catholic bibles. Good observation, but there was really no need to. All Christians prior to the 16th century ACCEPTED the deuterocanonical works (the Alexandrian Canon) which Luther, on no authority whatsoever other than his own whim, threw OUT of the established canon (as he also tried to throw out Revelation, Hebrews, 2nd Peter, James, and the Letter of Jude, an unpleasantry often kept carefully hidden from protestants by their Sunday School teachers!!). I would heartily recommend Catholic and Christian to any and all who would like an accurate understanding of Catholic belief. God's blessings to you all!
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Summary: The book I recommend most!
Review: Clearly written explanation of the specific areas where Protestants have the most difficulty with Catholic teaching. I bought two, just so I'd have one to lend and one to keep!
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Summary: The Best of its Kind
Review: For my money, Schreck's book is by far the best book of its kind that I've seen. He examines the issues that sometimes come between Catholics and Protestants with clarity and with charity to both sides. Unlike some apologetics works, Schreck's book promotes understanding and respect rather than divisiveness among Christians.
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Summary: Gets Beyond the Rhetoric
Review: I am not a Catholic but enjoyed this book very much when I first read it sometime ago. Dr. Schreck has written a book that goes beyond the usual Catholic apologist rhetoric and simply explains his position without resulting to silly arguments and questenable tactics. His writing style is easy and likeable. He is not so bent on trying to prove, in my opinion, as much as he is trying to share the essence of Catholic beliefs to outsiders. The book is probably, though not necessarily, directed to protestants. I say this because he addresses many protetsant objections to Catholism, without seeking to enrage those on the other side. It is a sharpe way of presenting one's faith, without causing more flame to the fire. The book is not the most detialed or academic of its kind, but this again is a strength. The layperson, who most needs to read and better understand the Catholic faith and practice, will find this book most appealling (at least I hope so). I think this was the author's intent. A great little book.
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Summary: Gets Beyond the Rhetoric
Review: I am not a Catholic but enjoyed this book very much when I first read it sometime ago. Dr. Schreck has written a book that goes beyond the usual Catholic apologist rhetoric and simply explains his position without resulting to silly arguments and questenable tactics. His writing style is easy and likeable. He is not so bent on trying to prove, in my opinion, as much as he is trying to share the essence of Catholic beliefs to outsiders. The book is probably, though not necessarily, directed to protestants. I say this because he addresses many protetsant objections to Catholism, without seeking to enrage those on the other side. It is a sharpe way of presenting one's faith, without causing more flame to the fire. The book is not the most detialed or academic of its kind, but this again is a strength. The layperson, who most needs to read and better understand the Catholic faith and practice, will find this book most appealling (at least I hope so). I think this was the author's intent. A great little book.
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Summary: Quick reminder!
Review: I don't think I can say anything else that the previous reviewers haven't already noted. I have rated this book 5 stars simply because it earned it. However, I do have a quick reminder... that the book's purpose is to EXPLAIN, not to CONVERT.
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Summary: Slight criticism and a complement
Review: I enjoyed the book on a whole. However, he could of added a little more to some of his explanations. In other words I don't know if the book would convert anyone; who isn't Catholic. If you are a Catholic on the other hand, it is well worth the read. It can add to your understanding of Catholic beliefs. It also gives a good history of how the church developed and evolved. I would reccomend this book to read if you are seeking answers to the questions of why do we do this.
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Summary: Free from doctrinal or moral error, excellent resource.
Review: I have been a traditional Roman Catholic for the past 35 years of my life and because of this book I have a deeper understanding of my religious beliefs and practices. The Catholic faith is being questioned and challenged by Catholics and non-Catholics and I find that this book gives me easy to read explanations to questions that I might have about being a Catholic. I feel confident that I can explain and clarify misconceptions that others may have about Catholicism. The book is imprinted with the "nihil obstat and imprimatur" of Catholic Scholars and Clergy and as a result are official declarations that this book is free from doctrinal or moral error.
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