People of God: The History of Catholic Christianity

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 251 pages
• Published by: Saint Anthony Messenger Press June 2000
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0867163631
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0867163636
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 13.9 ounces

The Catechist's Connection
This compact book will hold your attention from cover-to-cover.

Catholic Library Association, September 2001
"an great introduction to Catholic Church history, even for the believer."

Reader Reviews
For people like me who get lost in the details, The People of God is a godsend. In simple, bold strokes, it tells the story of Roman Catholicism in a way that explores the 2000 year history of the institution without sugar-coating its problems or downplaying its triumphs. The book's style is somewhat reminiscent of the "Dummies" line of guides, including straightforward writing and sidebars to describe particular issues. The book is respectful and even-handed when describing Church crises, including the schism with the Eastern Church, the Reformation and the Inquisition. "Focus" pages help us see Catholicism from the point of view of its adherents, including a pastor of the Dark Ages and an unfortunate lay person summoned before the Inquisition. Saints and heroes get their due, from St. Francis to St. Thomas More to St. Teresa of Avila. Believe it or not, I used this book as a reference when working toward my Masters in Catholic lay ministry. It's great for keeping straight the plethora of dates, characters and issues that have arisen in the last two millennia. "People of God" is super for kids of middle school age and above, whether Catholic or not. It will answer many of their serious questions without alienating the Catholics among them from the sometimes all-too-human institution to which they belong. Comment | | (Report this)