Theology for Beginners

This is a good introductory text to the general beliefs of the Catholic faith. While accessibly written, the text tends towards a density and dryness that can make it difficult to digest. I found myself needing to reread paragraphs, and even chapters at times to get the ideas to fully sink in. That having been said, I cannot fully imagine how the ideas could have been better conveyed. Theology is a very tough subject, and so far this is the most accessible book I've been able to find on it, at least in terms of the Catholic faith.

The book is helpfully arranged into individual chapters that build off of one another to ease the transition into deeper topics. A whole chapter, for instance, is dedicated to better defining what precisely the show more spirit is. Other chapters include one on the concept of the Trinity, on what happens after death, how to read the Bible, and why in general one should familiarize themselves with theology and its tenets.

All in all, this is a difficult but rather good book for anyone interested in the subject. I'm glad I had a chance to read it, even though it took me forever to finish. show less

Theology for Beginners is one of the most outstanding presentations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever penned. After showing how God is Spirit, the author examines God’s infinity and man’s creation from nothing, and then moves on to the Trinity, the Fall, the Incarnation and Redemption, the Mystical Body, Grace and the Sacraments, and the Last Things. For those to whom these doctrines once seemed formidable, Sheed's is a fresh voice of lucid and carefully reasoned prose. To read Theology for Beginners is to have one’s mind awakened to the spiritual realities at the center of human existence

Theology for Beginners been acclaimed as one of the outstanding modern introductions to theology. It is clear, precise, and inspiring compendium of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. The author makes the truths of theology not only understandable, but exciting reading for the Catholic layman.

One of the best books I've read so far on the topic of theology. It covers a lot of ground, but, as the title suggests, it is only the surface.

Exposición sencilla de la doctrina cristiana (credo, mandamientos, moral). Estilo ágil, fácil de leer.