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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Have read the book, have heard the author Nov 02, 2002
Not only have I read "How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith," I had the privilege of hearing 12 weeks of classes by Jim Burnham explaining the content of this short book. My husband was thinking about becoming Catholic at that time, and Jim convinced him, beyond any shadow of a doubt, of the authenticity of the Catholic Church and the truth of her teachings. I teach RCIA at my church, and this book has helped me immensely in explaning and defending the Church's teachings. This is a must-read for anyone who is considering becoming Catholic or anyone who wants to defend the Catholic faith.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Great for small groups May 02, 2001
By Tim Drake
"Author and Journalist"
I've used this concise booklet in two men's small groups and have found it to be an excellent place for individuals to begin answering the questions that Catholics are commonly asked.-Why do Catholics believe in purgatory when the word "purgatory" isn't even in the Bible? -Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints when the Bible says Jesus is the "one mediator between God and man"? This easy-to-use booklet is perfect for answering such questions. Using the Bible, the authors help those using this book to be able to explain and defend their faith. The book answers the most common objections to the faith, including Mary, purgatory, the Eucharist, confession, and many other Catholic doctrines. If we do not know our faith, how can we defend it? This book is a great resource for helping people to know their faith and defend it. It is the first book in a three-part series on Catholic apologetics. I highly recommend it, especially for small groups. It's inexpensive enough that each group member can purchase their own copy.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Apologetics 1 and series--the best yet May 15, 2000
I spent one day engulfed in the first of the series--so renewed in my own beliefs--with references for explanation to others. This is a necessary companion for those of us in a mixed denominational family/world.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
A great introduction to apologetics Nov 11, 2004
By Borealis
As someone who returned to the Church after several years of denial, I found myself forced to defend my faith against erroneous accusations from some evangelical friends of mine. Unfortunately, I didn't know enough yet to really defend the Church, and I wasn't a good spokesman for the faith. However, after finding this book in the Church library, I learned a great deal about what the Church stands for and why it is worth defending properly. I've bought most of the books in the set now, and I've learned a great deal about how to defend the faith. I recommend this set of books to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Church, whether they be Catholic or not.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
An excellent "nuts and bolts" of our faith Nov 17, 2002
By R.P.M.
This is an excellent compact review of the most common topics discussed with our separated brethren. It also fills in the gaps for those of us who might need a refresher course in our beliefs. This book is well presented, easy to read, simple yet informative and a must for anyone evangelizing our faith. I will be using this and the other five in the series for an apologetics class that I will facilitate at my church. Trust me, this booklet covers what took me years and dollars to find in many other resources.
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