Catholic Church History from A to Z An Inspirational Dictionary

"Church history, " someone has wisely observed, "is theology teaching by example." Our knowledge of the Catholic faith is immeasurably broadened and deepened by studying twenty centuries of Catholic experience. In this book, Dr. Alan Schreck surveys the Church's past from "Abelard" to "Zwingli, " introducing the reader to hundreds of fascinating people, places, events, ideas, institutions, and movements that have made their mark on our spiritual heritage and shaped the Church as we know it today. Each entry in this highly readable "inspirational dictionary" places a subject not just in its historical context, but also in the context of faith, pointing to its significance for contemporary Catholics.Schreck, Alan is the author of 'Catholic Church History from A to Z An Inspirational Dictionary' with ISBN 9781569551790 and ISBN 1569551790.