
Roman Catholicism
The Basics
Michael Walsh(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 28. April 2005
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-0-415-26380-1 (ISBN)
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Description
From the basic ideas and terms, to its structures and practices, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. It covers: * Roman Catholic beliefs and traditions * practices and devotional life - rituals, prayer, mass * Church structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish church * Church hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laity * the role of the Church in society. With a glossary, further reading sections and an appendix on the history of the Papacy, this is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to understand more about Roman Catholicism.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 133 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-26380-1 (9780415263801)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Book
06/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
€148.80
Shipment within 15-20 days
Additional editions

Book
04/2005
Routledge
€38.59
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Person
Michael Walsh has retired recently as Librarian of Heythrop College, University of London. He now edits the Heythrop Journal. A former Jesuit, he has written on many aspects of the history of Christianity, and especially on the contemporary Church.