Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0385479670, Mass Market Paperback)

Catechism of the Catholic Church is the first new edition of the catechism in 400 years. Catechism means "instruction," and this text will remain the standard reference for Catholics for many future generations. It is the authoritative summary of Catholic belief regarding the Church creeds, sacraments, commandments, and prayers. To get some idea of the level of detail with which the Catechism engages Catholic doctrine, consider that 17 pages of explanation accompany the opening words of the Apostle's Creed ("I Believe in God the Father"). The book is exceptionally well organized, with line-by-line explanations of every conceivable aspect of orthodox Catholic belief. Extensive cross-referencing, indexing, footnotes, and "In Brief" summaries of each section further ease the project of finding the precise answers to any questions a reader might have. Even the layout of information on the page is easy on the eyes, with wide margins for readers who wish to make notes. Furthermore, the back cover features a true rarity in the annals of world literature: a blurb by the Pope. --Michael Joseph Gross

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0385508190, Hardcover)

Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0892435666, Paperback)

This is the only version of the Catechism that includes the "Index of Citations." This "Index" cross-references the Catechism with sacred Scripture and important Church documents--an invaluable resource for educators and students.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0385479859, Paperback)

In 1566, in Trent, Italy, a council of key elders of the Catholic Church convened to address the critical issues affecting the Church. In June of 1994, that statement of teachings was revised. Requiring more than seven years of research and more than 84,000 changes, this new Catechism conveys the Church's essential teachings, clearly, concisely, and in a way that speaks to all Catholics.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0892435658, Hardcover)

****----MARION, PLEASE DELETE COPY----****The long-awaited release of the first universal catechism in 400 years is certain to generate a flurry of activity in the religious and scholastic communities. Developed with input from all the Catholic bishops of the world, and officially approved by Pope John Paul II, this new volume is the primary reference guide to the Catholic faith. A major publishing event.