Author: Catholic University of America
Publisher: Gale
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description
others.In addition to the hundreds of new signed articles on a wide variety of topics, this new edition also features biographies of contemporary religious figures; thousands of photographs, maps and illustrations; and updated bibliographical citations. The 15th volume is a cumulative index to the entire encyclopedia.
New Catholic Encyclopedia: A-Azt
Author: Catholic University of America
Publisher: Gale
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description
others.In addition to the hundreds of new signed articles on a wide variety of topics, this new edition also features biographies of contemporary religious figures; thousands of photographs, maps and illustrations; and updated bibliographical citations. The 15th volume is a cumulative index to the entire encyclopedia.
Publisher: Gale
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description
others.In addition to the hundreds of new signed articles on a wide variety of topics, this new edition also features biographies of contemporary religious figures; thousands of photographs, maps and illustrations; and updated bibliographical citations. The 15th volume is a cumulative index to the entire encyclopedia.
New Catholic Encyclopedia: Ref-Sep
Author: Catholic University of America
Publisher: Gale
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 954
Book Description
This 15 volume, second edition features revised and new articles. Among the 12,000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.
Publisher: Gale
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 954
Book Description
This 15 volume, second edition features revised and new articles. Among the 12,000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.
The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia
Author: Michael Glazier
Publisher: Michael Glazier Books
ISBN: 9780814659625
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
"A succinct and contemporary view of the beliefs, practices, and history of Roman Catholics"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Michael Glazier Books
ISBN: 9780814659625
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
"A succinct and contemporary view of the beliefs, practices, and history of Roman Catholics"--Provided by publisher.
New Catholic Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism
Author: Richard P. McBrien
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060653388
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
This encyclopedia has more than 4200 entries, 280 contributors, leading experts on all aspects of Catholicism. Tables of the liturgical calendar, eccumenical councils and all the Popes. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060653388
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
This encyclopedia has more than 4200 entries, 280 contributors, leading experts on all aspects of Catholicism. Tables of the liturgical calendar, eccumenical councils and all the Popes. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Catholic Traditions and Treasures
Author: Helen Hoffner
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
ISBN: 1622824849
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
New converts and cradle Catholics alike are often perplexed by the myriad of devotions, traditions, practices, and beliefs that the Catholic Church has accumulated over the past twenty centuries. Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Or why bury a statue of St. Joseph — upside down! — in your yard when selling your house? In Helen Hoffner’s lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic Catholic Treasures and Traditions, you’ll find succinct – and sometimes amusing – answers to these and hundreds of other questions. This delightful book explains the origin and nature of most of the common traditions of the Catholic Faith, as well as the source and meaning of many of the quaint and obscure ones. From Forty Hours to First Fridays and from Holy Hours to Holy Days, you’ll find in these pages an informative, delightful compendium of the Catholic way of life, including information about: Novenas * Penance * Prayers for the Dead * First Fridays * Votive Candles * Religious Medals * St. Francis Statues * Bathtub Madonnas * Holy Cards * Crucifixes * House Blessings * Prayer Corners * Advent Calendars * Jesse Trees * Marian Apparitions * Vestments * Icons * Divine Mercy * The Sacred Heart * The Liturgical Year * Holy Days * Religious Orders * The Holy See * The Roman Curia * The Divine Office * Holy Oils * Genuflecting * Relics * Stations of the Cross * The Sacraments * The Angelus * Litanies * Patron Saints and much more to acquaint you with the many wonderful treasures and traditions of the Catholic Faith!
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
ISBN: 1622824849
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
New converts and cradle Catholics alike are often perplexed by the myriad of devotions, traditions, practices, and beliefs that the Catholic Church has accumulated over the past twenty centuries. Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Or why bury a statue of St. Joseph — upside down! — in your yard when selling your house? In Helen Hoffner’s lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic Catholic Treasures and Traditions, you’ll find succinct – and sometimes amusing – answers to these and hundreds of other questions. This delightful book explains the origin and nature of most of the common traditions of the Catholic Faith, as well as the source and meaning of many of the quaint and obscure ones. From Forty Hours to First Fridays and from Holy Hours to Holy Days, you’ll find in these pages an informative, delightful compendium of the Catholic way of life, including information about: Novenas * Penance * Prayers for the Dead * First Fridays * Votive Candles * Religious Medals * St. Francis Statues * Bathtub Madonnas * Holy Cards * Crucifixes * House Blessings * Prayer Corners * Advent Calendars * Jesse Trees * Marian Apparitions * Vestments * Icons * Divine Mercy * The Sacred Heart * The Liturgical Year * Holy Days * Religious Orders * The Holy See * The Roman Curia * The Divine Office * Holy Oils * Genuflecting * Relics * Stations of the Cross * The Sacraments * The Angelus * Litanies * Patron Saints and much more to acquaint you with the many wonderful treasures and traditions of the Catholic Faith!
Encyclopedia of Catholicism
Author: Frank K. Flinn
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816075654
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
"Covers the key people, movements, institutions, practices, and doctrines of Roman Catholicism from its earliest origins."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816075654
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
"Covers the key people, movements, institutions, practices, and doctrines of Roman Catholicism from its earliest origins."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
Author: Glen G. Scorgie
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 9780310290667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This reference work provides readers with a global, biographical, historical, topical, and biblical understanding of the origins, development, and contemporary expressions of Christian spirituality--a unique and valuable resource for pastors, church and ministry leaders, mentors, counselors, teachers, and scholars.
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 9780310290667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This reference work provides readers with a global, biographical, historical, topical, and biblical understanding of the origins, development, and contemporary expressions of Christian spirituality--a unique and valuable resource for pastors, church and ministry leaders, mentors, counselors, teachers, and scholars.
Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia
Author: Peter M. J. Stravinskas
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
ISBN: 9780879736699
Category : Christian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
Book Description
Contains over three thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about Catholicism, covering beliefs and teachings, history, sacramental and prayer life, and practical aspects of the faith.
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
ISBN: 9780879736699
Category : Christian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
Book Description
Contains over three thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about Catholicism, covering beliefs and teachings, history, sacramental and prayer life, and practical aspects of the faith.
Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia for Children
Author: Ann Ball
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (IN)
ISBN: 9781931709866
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Beginning with the creation story, this charming book winds its way through the Old Testament highlighting key stories such as Joseph and his coat of many colors. Then in the New Testament young readers will explore the life of Jesus, as well as the founding and growth of the Church. The examination of the lives of significant Saints, the vital teachings of the Church, and Christian symbols present the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church.
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (IN)
ISBN: 9781931709866
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Beginning with the creation story, this charming book winds its way through the Old Testament highlighting key stories such as Joseph and his coat of many colors. Then in the New Testament young readers will explore the life of Jesus, as well as the founding and growth of the Church. The examination of the lives of significant Saints, the vital teachings of the Church, and Christian symbols present the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church.