Synopsis For everyone who wants to learn more about the rituals, symbols, and traditions that can strengthen Catholic faith and practice every day, "Why Do Catholics Do That?" blends religious history, the author's deep appreciation for art and culture, and an enlightened reverence for the traditions of the Church in one definitive resource for inquiring minds.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-11-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 287 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 9.6 oz |
Publisher's Note In "Expressions of the Catholic Faith", renowned scholar and religion columnist Kevin Orlin Johnson answers the most frequently asked questions on Catholic faith, worship, culture, and customs, including: How the Church Makes Laws; The Hard-Fought Genesis of the New Testament; The Cycle of Redemption; A Short Guide to the Meaning and Structure of the Mass; Decoding Symbols of Scripture and the Sacraments; The Calendar as the Image of Christ's Life; The Rosary; The Stations of the Cross; Monks, Nuns, and the Rules That Guide Them; The Pope; The Laity in the Modern World; Saints; Fatima, Lourdes, and the Story of Apparitions; The Vatican: A Holy City; The Sign of the Cross, Christianity's Best-Known Symbol; Candles in Prayer and Liturgy; and The Meaning of the Nativity Scene. Blending religious history, a deep appreciation for art and culture, and an enlightened reverence for the traditions of the Church, Expressions of the Catholic Faith is the definitive resource for any one who wants to learn more about the rituals, symbols, and traditions that can strengthen our faith every day.
Renowned scholar and religion columnist Kevin Orlin Johnson answers the most frequently asked questions on Catholic faith, worship. culture, and customs.
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