{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-catholicism-introduction-to-religion-0521608554","title":"An Introduction to Catholicism (Introduction to Religion)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0521608554\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cunningham, Lawrence S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vatican. The Inquisition. Contraception. Celibacy. Apparitions and miracles. Plots and scandals. The Catholic Church is seldom out of the news. But what do its one billion adherents really believe, and how do they put their beliefs into practice in worship, the family, and society? This down-to-earth account goes back to the early Christian creeds to uncover the roots of modern Catholic thinking. It avoids getting bogged down in theological technicalities, and throws light on aspects of the Church's institutional structure and liturgical practice that even Catholics can find baffling: why go to confession? How are people made saints? What is 'infallible' about the Pope? Topics addressed include:  scripture and tradition  sacraments and prayer  popular piety  personal and social morality  reform, mission, and interreligious dialogue Lawrence Cunningham, a theologian, prize-winning writer and university teacher, provides an overview of Catholicism today which will be indispensable for undergraduates and lay study groups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51525263982880,"sku":"NEW0521608554","price":32.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/81mlRPMm5QL_68ce7eca-c2a6-43f1-b0a8-5f35ac0fc88e.jpg?v=1777145790","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-catholicism-introduction-to-religion-0521608554","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}