The Wisdom of the Word: Biblical Answers to Ten Pressing Questions About Catholicism by Michael Dauphinais, & Matthew Levering
Why believe God exists, or believe Jesus is God? Why listen to the Catholic Church? Why is the Church so strict about sex?
Questions like these have propelled a crisis of disaffiliation and disbelief among Catholics in recent decades. Half of millennial Catholics have turned their backs on the Church, and at many churches, only a minority of parishioners believe in all of its teachings about faith and morality.
Building on the call of the Second Vatican Council for a greater appreciation of Scripture, The Wisdom of the Word invites Catholics who are thinking about leaving the Church, or who are confused about elements of Catholic faith and practice, to pause and give the Bible a chance to illuminate their way. From the infighting among the Catholic faithful to the sins of Catholic leaders, and from Christ’s sacrifice on the cross to the Church’s emphasis on caring for the poor, theologians Michael Dauphinais and Matthew Levering explore common challenges to the faith in light of the timeless insights of the Word.
“The prayerful reading of God’s Word,” Pope Francis reminds us, ”which is ‘sweeter than honey’ yet a ‘two-edged sword,’ enables us to pause and listen to the voice of the Master. It becomes a lamp for our steps and a light for our path.”
Do you, or does someone you know, think that certain elements of the Catholic faith just don’t make sense? If so, the ancient wisdom of God’s Word―sweeter than honey and sharper than a sword―awaits.
Format: Hardback | 344 pages
Dimensions (cm): 23.7 x 16 x 2.6 | 700g
Publication Date: 01 Jun 2021
Publisher: Word on Fire
Publication City/Country: Illinois, United States
Language: English
ISBN10: 194324376X
ISBN13: 9781943243761
Condition: Like New
A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included and in a very good condition (very minor scuff marks along the edges). No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.