catholic church

Analyzes the Mary, the Mother of God, as she appears in Catholic teachings.

A look at Karl Marx and how his fascination with the devil influenced Marxism and his political writings. Examines Marx's antagonism to organized religion, particularly the Catholic Church.

Chronicles the history of the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal Catholic organization that was founded in 1882 committed to the principles of charity and unity, while supporting the faith and financial viability of its members and their families.

"Describes the life, tribulations, and achievements of Pope Francis"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an English translation of the Latin text of fourth-century bishop Saint Augustine's autobiographical prose-poem in which he traces his journey from sin to Christianity.

"Argues that some of our most firmly held ideas about history, ideas that paint the Catholic Church in the least positive light are, in fact, fiction ... In each chapter, Stark takes on a well-established anti-Catholic myth, gives a ... history of how each myth became the conventional wisdom, and presents a ... picture of [what he argues is] the real truth"--Provided by publisher.

Presents one hundred thirty-one entertaining facts about the Catholic Church.

A history of the Spanish Inquisition that began in the late fifteenth century and during which nearly 32,000 people were publicly burned at the stake, and its long-term impact on Spain's culture, economy, and intellectual life.

A collection of unfinished notes and essays that the seventeenth-century author felt could be used as a defense for Christian beliefs.

A collection of over fifty stories from the Old and New Testaments, each followed by a "Faith to Grow" note to reinforce the key points from a Catholic perspective, a "Works of Praise" hands-on activity to reinforce the story's theme, and a prayer.