Roman Catholicism: The Basics

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-415-26380-1
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 133 mm x 197 mm, Gewicht: 272 g

Reihe: The Basics

From the basic ideas and terms, to its structures and practices, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. 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 an appendix on the history of the Papacy, this is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to understand more about Roman Catholicism.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Walsh, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein Christliche Kunst und Kultur
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein Ökumenik, Konfessionskunde

Über Autor(innen)

Michael Walsh has retired recently as Librarian of Heythrop College, University of London. He now edits the Heythrop Journal. A former Jesuit, he has written on many aspects of the history of Christianity, and especially on the contemporary Church.