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The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy (Studies in Ethics and Economics)

The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy (Studies in Ethics and Economics)

by Thomas E. Woods

Filling a lapse in the debate on the role of religious thought in economic theory, The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy, informed by the history of Catholic economic thought, shows that the long-seen contradiction between Catholic faith and support for the market economy does not exist.

A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics and Salvation

A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics and Salvation

by Gustavo Gutie?rrez

This is the credo and seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology. The book burst upon the scene in the early seventies, and was swiftly acknowledged as a pioneering and prophetic approach to theology which famously made an option for the poor, placing the exploited, the alienated, and the economically wretched at the centre of a programme where "the oppressed and maimed and... (more)

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization

by Thomas E. Woods

Ask a college student today what he knows about the Catholic Church and his answer might come down to one word: "corruption." But that one word should be "civilization." Western civilization has given us the miracles of modern science, the wealth of free-market economics, the security of the rule of law, a unique sense of human rights and freedom, charity as a virtue, splendid art and music, a philosophy... (more)

Douay-Rheims and Clementina Vulgata: English-Latin Bible

Douay-Rheims and Clementina Vulgata: English-Latin Bible

by God

Those familiar with the Douay-Rheims Bible will know that it is one of the most beautiful and accurate Bible translations available today a word for word translation of the Clementine Vulgate. Having both Bibles side by side allows us to see exactly where the vernacular translation came from. Even those with limited Latin skills will be able to follow along, using the Douay-Rheims translation as an aid. You ll see... (more)

Sagrada Biblia Catolica/Catholic Holy BibleGale

Sagrada Biblia Catolica/Catholic Holy Bible

by Gale

New Catholic Encyclopedia: Jubilee Volume : The Wojtyla Years

New Catholic Encyclopedia: Jubilee Volume : The Wojtyla Years

by Berard L. Marthaler

Executive editor Bernard L. Marthaler, O.S.M. conv., indicates that this book is a preamble to the revised edition of the forthcoming New Catholic Encyclopedia. One could argue that it is also an appropriate concluding supplement to that venerable 15-volume work, originally published in 1967. In appearance, it is identical to the other volumes. Arranged into two parts, it closely chronicles the life, teachings,... (more)

The Torah

by Rabbi Mariner, Rodney

A translation from early in the century by the Jewish Publication Society is graced by reproductions of ancient frescoes, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and paintings by contemporary Ethiopian Jewish artists, as well as all key scriptural readings for Sabbath and festival services shown in the Hebrew script of the Torah scrolls. 20,000 first printing.

The Contemporary Parallel New Testament

by John R. Kohlenberger

This exciting new parallel text resource features eight translations of the New Testament which are highly regarded in the evangelical community today. With the exception of the classic King James Version, all of the translations included in this volume have been published - and sometimes even revised - within just the last quarter century by groups which have a strong evangelical outlook. The texts are... (more)

The Bible and the Mass

by Peter M. J. Stravinskas

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

by Anna Katharina Emmerich

The Dolorous Passion has been inspiring thousands since it first appeared in 1833 - being based on the detailed visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich. Recounts with incredible detail the horrendous sufferings undergone by Jesus in securing our redemption, and the infinite love that motivated such Agony. While remaining faithful to the Bible, this heartrending account conveys a lasting impression Our Lord's Passion... (more)

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)

by Robert Spencer

Islam expert Robert Spencer reveals Islam's ongoing, unshakable quest for global conquest and why the West today faces the same threat as the Crusaders did--and what we can learn from their experience.

In Tiers of Glory: The Organic Development of Catholic Church Architecture Through the Ages

In Tiers of Glory: The Organic Development of Catholic Church Architecture Through the Ages

by Michael S. Rose

Architects, says Rose, have always understood that architecture isn’t inconsequential. Sacred architecture, in particular, has an immense influence on how people think and feel — and even on how they pray and believe. In Tiers of Glory explains why, and it does so from the perspective of history and tradition. Rose (author of The Renovation Manipulation and Ugly as Sin) here provides a clear, comprehensive... (more)

The Myth of Islamic Tolerance: How Islamic Law Treats Non-Muslims

The Myth of Islamic Tolerance: How Islamic Law Treats Non-Muslims

"Robert Spencer has here assembled a collection of documents devastating to PC myth and multiculturalist wishful thinking. Anyone concerned about the dangers of politically motivated distortions of Islamic theology and history should not miss this explosive and enlightening volume." JEFFREY RUBIN, Editor, Conservative Book Club "A necessary corrective to the prevailing opinion fostered among academics by... (more)

A Biblical Defense of Catholicism

by Dave Armstrong

This exciting book shows that, far from straying from the Bible, Catholicism is eminently and thoroughly biblical. Indeed, Catholicism is the only Christian religion that is in full conformity with what the Bible clearly teaches. To demonstrate this, Catholic author Dave Armstrong ( a former Protestant campus missionary) focuses on those issues about which Catholics and Protestants disagree the most: the... (more)

The Ignatius Bible: Revised Standard Version - Burgundy - Second Catholic Edition

The Ignatius Bible: Revised Standard Version - Burgundy - Second Catholic Edition

by Press Ignatius

A completely new typeset and designed edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version Bible, with minor revisions to some of the archaic language used in the first edition. This revised version is a contemporary English translation without dumbing-down the text. This second edition of the RSV doesn't put the biblical text through a filter to make it acceptable to current tastes and prejudices, and it... (more)

The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

by Scott Hahn

Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar us the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as "heaven on Earth," explaining that what "we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly... (more)

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

by Joseph Ratzinger; Pope Benedict XVI

Catholics' hunger for the faith continues to grow. Pope Benedict XVI gives the Church the "food" that is seeks in the 598 questions and answers in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This 200-page volume offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Like the 1992 Catechism, the Compendium has a four-part structure, and... (more)

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition

by U.S. Catholic Church

Here is the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics believe in common. This book is the catechism that will serve as the standard for all future instruction within the Church.

Socrates Meets Jesus: History's Greatest Questioner Confronts the Claims of Christ

Socrates Meets

Socrates Meets Jesus: History's Greatest Questioner Confronts the Claims of Christ

by Peter Kreeft

What would happen if Socrates--yes, the Socrates of ancient Athens--suddenly showed up on the campus of a major university and enrolled in its divinity school?What would he think of human progress since his day?How would he react to our values? To our culture?And what would he think of Jesus?Peter Kreeft, Christian philosopher and longtime admirer of the historic Socrates, imagines the result. In this drama... (more)

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design

by Jonathan Wells

You think you know about Darwinism and intelligent design, but did you know: *There is no overwhelming evidence for Darwinism; *Intelligent design is based on scientific evidence, not religious belief; *What many public schools teach about Darwinism is based on known falsehoods; *Scientists at major universities believe in intelligent design; *Scientists who question Darwinism are punished--by public institutions... (more)

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by Thomas E. Woods

by Gustavo Gutie?rrez

by Thomas E. Woods

by God

by Gale

by Berard L. Marthaler

by Rabbi Mariner, Rodney

by John R. Kohlenberger

by Peter M. J. Stravinskas

by Anna Katharina Emmerich

by Robert Spencer

by Michael S. Rose

by Dave Armstrong

by Press Ignatius

by Scott Hahn

by Joseph Ratzinger; Pope Benedict XVI

by U.S. Catholic Church

by Peter Kreeft

by Jonathan Wells