I'm interested in learning about Catholicism

[Matariki]

Recently I've been fascinated by Catholic theology and I would like to learn more about it, are there any good books or websites out there that can be recommended to a noob like me? I'm mainly intrested in learning about the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism as well as its origins.

 

[Dark_Lite]

Catholicism for Dummies (never read it) is supposedly decent.

 

[Nymira]

Catholicism for Dummies (never read it) is supposedly decent.

I second this - it's very informative and easy to read, which is a bonus.

 

[Chesster]

You might want to look at the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

 

[Dark_Lite]

The Catechism is really more of a reference... it's not exactly reading material. But it is definitely a helpful companion.

 

[Nymira]

Maybe the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church might be a better choice than the Catechism itself because it's much more readable.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

You'll find it difficult to obtain a book which makes comparisons between Catholicism and other religions.

Mostly, Catholic liturature is about the Catholic Church, her doctrines, history or spirituality.

So, you would need to narrow your search down to what area you want to learn about.

In all of my reading over the past 36 years, Catholic authors rarely talk about other religions and never in the negative.


Jim

 

[WarriorAngel]

Scott Hahn, a former protestant pastor is a good read for the differences.

 

[isshinwhat]

Amazon.com: Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism (9780898704785): Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn: Books

BARNES & NOBLE | The Lamb's Supper: Experiencing the Mass by Scott Hahn | NOOK Book (eBook), Hardcover, Audiobook

Both of these books are excellent, each of which deals with aspects of Scott Hahn's conversion.

Amazon.com: Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on "Romanism" by "Bible Christians" (0008987017752): Karl Keating: Books

C&F is a pretty good look at the differences between the Catholicism and different Fundamentalist groups.

Welcome to OBOB, and feel free to ask away with any questions you may have.

Also, for websites, the Catholic Encyclopedia and Joe Gallegos' site on the Church Fathers are good references for history.

NEW ADVENT: Home
Corunum Catholic Apologetic Web Page

 

[isshinwhat]

Amazon.com: Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism (9780898704785): Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn: Books

BARNES & NOBLE | The Lamb's Supper: Experiencing the Mass by Scott Hahn | NOOK Book (eBook), Hardcover, Audiobook

Both of these books are excellent, each of which deals with aspects of Scott Hahn's conversion.

Amazon.com: Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on "Romanism" by "Bible Christians" (0008987017752): Karl Keating: Books

C&F is a pretty good look at the differences between the Catholicism and different Fundamentalist groups.

Welcome to OBOB, and feel free to ask away with any questions you may have.

Also, for websites, the Catholic Encyclopedia and Joe Gallegos' site on the Church Fathers are good references for history.


Corunum Catholic Apologetic Web Page

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/

 

[Foundthelight]

I love the "dummies" book.

 

[BabyChristian22]

Recently I've been fascinated by Catholic theology and I would like to learn more about it, are there any good books or websites out there that can be recommended to a noob like me? I'm mainly intrested in learning about the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism as well as its origins.

"Catholicism and Fundamentalism" by Karl Keating or "The Lamb's Supper" by Dr. Scott Hahn

 

[Rhamiel]

"Catholicism and Fundamentalism" by Karl Keating

I saw this in a bookstore and i wish i got it when i had the chance

 

[Rhamiel]

the Youth Catechism is very very readable
it is called the YOUCAT
and it is set up in a basic question and answer format

May God bless you in your quest for knowledge and may He grant you wisdom

Job 28:28
And he said to man: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil, is understanding.

 

[MoNiCa4316]

Recently I've been fascinated by Catholic theology and I would like to learn more about it, are there any good books or websites out there that can be recommended to a noob like me? I'm mainly intrested in learning about the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism as well as its origins.

Welcome! Anything by Scott Hahn would be good

 

[sky1]

Check out

Hundreds of Free Catholic Books

You should start with the Top 6 books.

Which are:

The Diary of St Faustina Kowalska
Fatima, In Lucia's Own Words
Calls - by Sister Lucia
Autobiography of St Anthony Mary Claret
Story of a Soul - St Therese of Lisieux' autobiography


Although none of them talks about protestantism per se, but reading the books you WILL know the difference, trust me

And it's just a click away, and the best, they're free

All the best

 

[sky1]

If you want to learn about the basics of catholicism, you can listen to a free 23 hours talk by Father Altier in his course "Fundamentals of Catholicism"

23 Hours of Audio by Father Robert Altier - Fundamentals of Catholicism

Highly recommended.

And Check out my favorite book, Catholicism, by George brantl

Right click and save target as and you can start reading

God Bless