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I need some recommendations for Catholic apologetics.
My 25 year old son is dating a young lady who is interested in the Faith. She is protestant and is very concerned that Catholics are not biblically-based.
I have Peter Kreft's books: "Fundamentalism" and "What Catholics Believe".
Any other suggestions? Thanks!
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One of my best resources when speaking with Protestants has been Where is that in the Bible because they need the Bible references.
Then some of my favorites is the Surprised by the Truth series. Because they're stories and because of that much more engaging but they're conversion stories and may be "too pushy".
I also really like Karl Keating Catholicism and Fundamentalism.
I've also found The Fath of the Early Fathers to be very useful. Because you have the ability to find quotes by topics and show that so-n-so back in a couple hundred AD said ____________ and that it's not such a new idea as some people have been lead to believe.
Last thing is simply a warning/suggestion. It's very fast and easy to challenge a concept and it can take a lot more effort and time to respond to it. Catholicism can't be defended in "sound bite" snippets. I find that it helps to let people know that I don't know the exact answer off the top of my head and I will find out an answer for them. Those who want the answer will wait and let me give a longer explaination. Those that just want to undercut your position won't.
And something simple and fun is Friendly Defenders They're designed to appeal to kids.. but they're fast and fun and have good info.
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StephanieA wrote:
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Aren't those Karl Keating's books? Kreeft does have a book Fundamentals of the Faith which sounds similar so maybe it is that one. I see Jodie just mentioned specifically Catholicism and Fundamentalism which is what I was wondering it you meant. I wondered because that would not be one I would recommend in this circumstance. I find the tone one that could be a turn off to some. He assumes a Catholic reader or one who is at least searching and questioning and can be pretty harsh toward fundamentalists. I don't feel it is a good first apologetics for a Protestant girlfriend.
I do think the other Keating book (What Catholic's Believe) is better for an apologetics situation like this.
And since Kreeft was mentioned - he is excellent.
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith would be a recommendation.
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Yeah I mixed up which was which.. most of my resources are for me to use to share with others.. not so much to hand them.. so you'd have to look things over and decide which seems best to hand her..
If she is going to read it.. Rome Sweet Home might be a good book. It's a conversion story but fleshed out more than a short story does. It's been too long since I read it to know if they were specific when telling their story about the scriptural support.
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I love Rome Sweet Home. I think it's a must-read for anyone considering converting. Scott and Kimberly Hahn offer amazing insight.
Also, the Prove It! series is good. It's geared toward teens, and the Prove It! Church one, in particular, is about Catholic apologetics.
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Here are some YouTube Options....
Scott Hahn Conversion Story. This is an oldie but a goodie! Scott Hahn has a very good command of the Bible and explains how to Bible led him into the Catholic Church.
Fr Barren . He had posted many short YouTube clips that talk about many things important to Catholics. I have listened to many and they are solid. This might be the thing to search if you need just a quick explanation of a certain topic.
Janet Smith's Contraception, Why Not?. This is also an oldie but a goodie, however, a very good discussion of Contraception.
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Have a bit more time now to add some recommendations. I really like the series from Emmaus Road Publishing/Catholics United for the Faith - Catholic for a Reason series. They are on various topics of Catholic dogma and teaching and address points from their scriptural foundation. Each chapter is by a different author - some of the premier Catholic speakers/authors of this time (Hahn, Sri, Gray, Cavins, Martin, etc.)
This is from a review on Amazon and reflects my thoughts as well.
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| "Catholic for a Reason" is probably the best book available to share with Protestant Christians. Too many times, Protestants object to Catholic doctrines because they do not 'understand' Catholic doctrines. This book gives the Protestant Christian a good overview of the historical and biblical basis for Catholicism. |
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The series includes:
Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God
Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God
Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass
Scripture and the Mystery of Marriage and Family Life
These are so solid in scripture explanation.
And along this line are the books by Dr. Ted Sri that cover scriptural basis of a couple topics:
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
The New Rosary in Scripture
Queen Mother: A Biblical Theology of Mary's Queenship
Though they may more in-depth into each particular topic than what you are needing right now.
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Oh, thank you SO much. I gave my son "Catholicism and Fundamentalism" a couple of days ago, but I think I'll ask for it back :)
I had "Catholicism, Protestants, and the Bible" by Pauline Zingleman, (Neumann Press) but the tone in it is, well....not what I want to hand to a girl who is interested in the faith.
I'll check out the Emmaus Road books. They look wonderful and would make great gifts. This really gives me a good direction in which to head.
Blessings,
Stephanie
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One of my favorite apologetics resources is this "bible cheat sheet".
I keep a copy folded inside our family bible. It covers all of the main topics usually questioned by non-Catholics, listing scripture verse(s) by topic for primary beliefs and traditions of the Catholic faith. This tool is especially helpful for those times when research isn't possible (or even desirable), especially in the midst of conversation. I originally purchased our copy to assist when Jehovah Witnesses came knocking at our door. It quickly became our go-to resource for apologetics moments when a quick answer is helpful. Lovingly sharing the truths of our faith can be blessed seeds for conversion!
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Servant2theKing wrote:
One of my favorite apologetics resources is this "bible cheat sheet".
I keep a copy folded inside our family bible. It covers all of the main topics usually questioned by non-Catholics, listing scripture verse(s) by topic for primary beliefs and traditions of the Catholic faith. This tool is especially helpful for those times when research isn't possible (or even desirable), especially in the midst of conversation. I originally purchased our copy to assist when Jehovah Witnesses came knocking at our door. It quickly became our go-to resource for apologetics moments when a quick answer is helpful. Lovingly sharing the truths of our faith can be blessed seeds for conversion! |
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Oooh, thanks for this! I just ordered one.
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The suggestions above are all excellent. If you don't think she is likely to plow through a good-sized book, I think that Beginning Apologetics 1 would be a great but fairly short intro to what Catholics actually believe (as opposed to commonly held misconceptions)and why these beliefs make sense. It is in question/answer format, is not condescending to Protestants, but makes very straightforward and reasonable arguements for the Catholic view. (I actually think all Catholics should have this book in their back pocket to hand out to interested Protestants :-)
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Diana, that's a great resource. We studied it in a parish discussion group in the past and I was just thinking it might be good to study with our high schoolers. There's also a DVD available: Beginning Apologetics DVD
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The series beginning with Beginning Apologetics 1 is excellent! We've had the books here for years and have had many fun discussions on a Sunday afternoon with family. We gather round the living room or dining table and have the books with us, and our Bibles and Catechism and just tackle one subject after another.
We also have
Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? by Matthew Pinto
Where Is That in the Bible by Patrick Madrid
What Catholics Really Believe by Karl Keating
Pope Fiction by Patrick Madrid (I found this book makes me so sleepy though)
and By What Authority by Mark Shea
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