{"product_id":"catholicism-peter-stanford-9781473615793","title":"Catholicism: A Complete Introduction","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CATHOLICISM, ALL IN ONE PLACE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis is your go-to guide to the Catholic faith. It covers the basics and history of Catholicism, the Catholic Church today and teachings and traditions. It is your comprehensive and essential account of Catholic doctrine, faith and history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Informative and interesting' \u003cb\u003eCherie Booth\u003c\/b\u003e, QC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the world stage, Catholicism is the largest of the branches of Christianity with over 1.2 billion followers. How has the Catholic Church's message reached into every corner of the globe, and what challenges does it face now and in the future? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatholicism: A Complete Introduction \u003c\/i\u003eis a thorough and structured overview of the subject, covering the basics of the faith, the history of Catholicism, the role of the papacy, and teachings and traditions within the Church. It includes topics as diverse as the role of women in the Catholic Church, the celebrity of the Pope, and how 2000-year-old traditions still shape what it is to be a Catholic in the 21st century. Broken down into easy-to read parts, it includes insights, topic summaries and case studies to encourage further study and reflection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition also examines the 'Francis effect', the extraordinary global impact of the election of Pope Francis in 2013, and the shift his arrival has caused within and outside of the Church. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you simply want to expand your knowledge of the Catholic faith, or you're studying for an exam or essay, \u003ci\u003eCatholicism: A Complete Introduction \u003c\/i\u003eis your essential guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A readable and important book of reference' \u003cb\u003eRachel Billington\u003c\/b\u003e, Novelist \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Packed with information... it is a most engaging read' \u003cb\u003eEdward Stourton\u003c\/b\u003e, Broadcaster \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eComplete Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e series is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, psychology and practical electronics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Stanford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1473615798\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781473615793\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teach Yourself\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Peter Stanford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935500108031,"sku":"9781473615793","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_f7725734-f616-47f8-a4d1-8e7b82871e15.jpg?v=1681420157","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/catholicism-peter-stanford-9781473615793","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}