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Dave Armstrong
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| Location: | Melvindale, Michigan USA |
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| First Name: | Dave | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Nominal Methodist / evangelical non-denom / "Bapticostal" / Catholic |
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Posted: Mon Nov 26th, 2007 07:42 pm |
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The following three are all great introductions:
Catholic and Christian, Alan Schreck
The Spirit of Catholicism, Karl Adam [online edition]
Evangelical is Not Enough, Thomas Howard
For a great analysis of many fundamental Protestant-Catholic differences, see:
The Spirit and Forms of Protestantism, Louis Bouyer
As to why we believe our doctrines are more biblical, there is my own book:
A Biblical Defense of Catholicism (also available for $5.00 in Word or PDF formats)
For the crucial Bible and Tradition issue, I recommend Mark Shea's book, By What Authority
And for the same topic and also salvation / faith alone issues, see:
Bible Conversations: Catholic-Protestant Dialogues on the Bible, Tradition, and Salvations, Dave Armstrong
The Salvation Controversy, Jimmy Akin and Regis Martin
For a good book on baptism and the Eucharist, including a conversion story, see Steve Ray's Crossing the Tiber.
For questions about the Mass and Catholic liturgical matters, see:
The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You, Michael Dubruiel
The Bible and the Mass, Peter M.J. Stravinskas
Mass Appeal: The ABCs of Worship, Jimmy Akin
Also, conversion books are great. Surprised by Truth is a big bestseller, that has helped many people. There were two "sequels" too:
[size=Surprised by Truth II
Surprised by Truth III]
Anything by Scott Hahn or Pat Madrid or Peter Kreeft or Karl Keating would be good. Catholic radio host Al Kresta has written two very helpful "Q & A" or "FAQ"-type books:
Why Do Catholics Genuflect?: And Answers to Other Puzzling Questions About the Catholic Church
Why Are Catholics So Concerned About Sin?: More Answers to Puzzling Questions About the Catholic Church
G.K. Chesterton wrote a book called The Catholic Church and Conversion that is still relevant today [online version]
His book Orthodoxy also makes for great "introductory" material [online version]
I have written 15 books (almost all geared towards Protestants). 11 are available in Word or PDF formats for only $15.
Those would be my basic recommendations (hope you'll excuse the "self-plugs", but hey, I write my books to try to assist people in answering important questions about the faith). For more involved or specific lists, see:
Recommended Catholic Books
Top 50 Recommendations for Catholic Apologetics Books
Recommended Books For Catholic Teens and Young People
Also, I have compiled 21 different lists on amazon.com, that link right to amazon book pages.
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I'm happy to offer whatever theological & personal assistance I can. My blog, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism, contains 1900+ papers & web pages (absolutely free) & 16 apologetic books (for sale):
http://www.biblicalcatholic.com/
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CajunRick
Network Helper
| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Houma, Louisiana USA |
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| First Name: | Rick (& Kermie) | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Lifetime Catholic, Latin Rite |
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Posted: Mon Nov 26th, 2007 09:55 pm |
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While I admit I didn't check all of your lists, you seem to have left out one of my favorites, Unabridged Christianity by Fr. Mario Romero (scroll down to the bottom of the page) and the companion Catholic Pocket Evangelist (in the middle).
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Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. - Augustine
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Dave Armstrong
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| Joined: | Fri Nov 2nd, 2007 |
| Location: | Melvindale, Michigan USA |
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| First Name: | Dave | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Nominal Methodist / evangelical non-denom / "Bapticostal" / Catholic |
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Posted: Tue Nov 27th, 2007 03:43 pm |
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Oh, definitely, Rick, there are many more good books than these on my list.
Everyone has his "list" of "specially-recommended" books in his head: stuff to suggest for new converts and inquirers. I urge bookworm types to check out my longer lists of recommended books too (links at the end).
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I'm happy to offer whatever theological & personal assistance I can. My blog, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism, contains 1900+ papers & web pages (absolutely free) & 16 apologetic books (for sale):
http://www.biblicalcatholic.com/
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