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Title: Introduction to the Catholic Church
Review: This is a very good book on the history of the Church from its inception, through the protestant reformation, and to the present day Catholic Church. Very easy to read, not heavy in theology, as it focuses more on the spirituality of the Church, rather than on its doctrines. Great insight for either Catholic or Protestant or a non-believer searching for truth and history.My only (minor) issue with the book is that the last few chapters tend to heavily emphasize 20th century Catholicism and each of the popes through Pope Benedict XVI (not that they weren't fascinating men) but the book seems a bit rushed when dealing with Church History, understandably so, as there is so much to cover and leaves you wanting more, however then it takes its time to go in depth into 19th-20th Century Popes. Aside from the last couple of chapters feeling out of place, this is a fine book with great insight into the Church.
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