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Title: Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition
ISBN: 0385508190
Author:
U.S. Catholic Church
Publicate Date: 2003-03-04
Publish: 2003-03-04
List Price: $14.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: Handy
If you are looking for a catechism that is handy to use, this is it. Since it is hard back and smaller in size, it does not lay open well--at least not yet. However, the cover will prove its worth in the long run. It serves its purpose well for traveling.
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2: Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition
I was surprised to see how small this new edition is, but I liked it for its smallness in terms of portability for Bible Studies or travel. The book is white and gold outside, which makes for an attractive but economical gift. As for the contents - need I comment on the the excellence of this catechism? It is a real boon to Catholics who want to be feel confident they can find out everything The Catholic Churches teaches regarding faith and morals, without conferring with priests or doing extensive research.
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3: Working my way though it
Raised Roman Catholic, for most of my life I've described myself as more spiritual than religious. Recent events in my life have triggered my curiousity to ask, "Why?" and, "Where did this come from?" in a number of areas. The book has turned out to be both easy to read and easy to search through.
I easily found several references to answer my first question - and each explanstion references supporting material from elswhere in the book and/or in the Bible. That's very refreshing from a research standpoint.
In addition, it's so easy to read, I've begun the process of reading it cover to cover. Good book to have in one's collection.
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4: excellent quality edition for the price-large print for its size
This was a good product in an easy to carry size. I bought it for my son for school and several of his friends ordered one right away. It is sturdy hardback construction but not too big for his backpack.
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5: Great book, packaging, but too tiny texts
Every Catholic should have a copy of the Catechism. It keeps one rooted and reminded of the Truths in the Church's deposit of faith and helps serve as guide in the way we lead our everyday lives. Promulgated in 1992, matters of faith and morality are explained in the contest of today's realities and issues as we understand and encounter them.
The most important explanations and answers to one's own and other Catholics questions about his Faith are found in this comprehensive volume: Holy Tradition, real presence, doctrine of the BVM, the Paschal Mystery, etc. This CCC is the most complete and the official CCC of the Church. All other new Catechism books are (or should be) derived from this one. A bit heavy reading though. And it might take time before one finishes the entire tome and could be difficult at some portions. The language is a bit difficult especially for ordinary persons like me who have may not have had formal lessons in theology. Many words used are a bit unfamiliar. However, this should not stop anyone from reading it. A solution would be to read the Compendium or any other shorter forms of the Catechism written in simpler language. The CCC can thus be used as a "resource" or "reference" book when one wants more detailed or deeper explanation of things. Every Catholic should have at least read the CCC once as a "refresher" or introductory course.
The small-sized Doubleday printing of the 2nd edition is a handy companion to the Roman Daily Missals that provide cross references to the Catechism. It's a good copy to keep on hand for meditation or reflection purposes. (It has enough content to help in meditation.) The binding looks sturdy enough to last a long time and carry along. Convenient enough to carry around and squeeze into tiny spaces in the car.
My problem with this printed version is that the texts are too small worse with the footnotes), not at all reader-friendly. The texts are even smaller than the ones in the tiny missal I use. I can hardly see anything when I used it under subdued lighting. The publishers might have missed out some practical aspects of the Catechism's uses. If you need the Catechism for other purposes like a reference for writing or research, this printed version is a bit troublesome to use. Unlike the small missals, it doesn't stay open when you lay it out on your desk for reading. No space for writing side notes for study. Still, I purchased the copy I needed to have a copy of the Catechism (2nd edition); unfortunately, it is the only one available at Amazon when I bought it.
If not for this inconvenience and as there are many alternative copies by other publishers, I would have given it 5 stars.
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