Roman Catholicism: The Basics
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From the most basic terms to the structures and practices of the Church, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. Now in a second edition, it contains new sections on relations with other faiths, coverage of recent controversies in the Church and an expanded section on social teaching. It covers:
- Roman Catholic beliefs and traditions
- practices and devotional life - rituals, prayer, mass
- Church structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish church
- Church hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laity
- the role of the Church in society.
With a glossary, further reading sections and reference to official documents of the Church, this is the perfect guide for students approaching the study of Roman Catholicism for the first time.
Michael Walsh
Born on the United States Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Michael Walsh comes from a long line of American servicemen, including veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Walsh grew up among veterans and intelligence officers in duty stations around the world, including Washington, DC, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor, and even today several members of his family are former or active intelligence professionals with high security clearances. His debut novel, Exchange Alley, was a Book-of-the-Month Club alternate selection upon its publication in 1997. His novel And All the Saints was a winner of the 2004 American Book Award for fiction.
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