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Malsgirl
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I would love to get my husband to explore the catholic faith.I was wondering what books there are out there that i could get for him to read so that he can make up his own mind.
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kage_ar
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What faith background is he coming from? That helps in find a book that will “speak his language”.
Another helpful bit of info, what are his interests? Is he a history buff, a sports fantatic, is he impulsive or rational?
One place to start may be with Catholic radio. Should you not have it in your town, you can get Satellite radio or listen on line.
Maybe start with a podcast like “Lino At Large” from the USCCB and Catholic Answers Live from our gracious hosts.
Online you can listen to Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio and Immaculate Heart Radio, not to mention EWTN.
Another helpful bit of info, what are his interests? Is he a history buff, a sports fantatic, is he impulsive or rational?
One place to start may be with Catholic radio. Should you not have it in your town, you can get Satellite radio or listen on line.
Maybe start with a podcast like “Lino At Large” from the USCCB and Catholic Answers Live from our gracious hosts.
Online you can listen to Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio and Immaculate Heart Radio, not to mention EWTN.
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Cat
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Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic, by David Currie
Evangelical is Not Enough by Thomas Howard
anything by Scott Hahn (Lord Have Mercy, Hail Holy Queen, etc.
These are books written by former Protestants of various backgrounds (Currie was fundamentalist, Howard was evangelical/Anglican, and Hahn was Presbyterian). They are not deep tomes of the Catholic faith–these kinds of books will scare Protestants away! The books I recommend are excellent for Protestants because they will peak their interest and inspire them to learn more, but not frighten them away.
Evangelical is Not Enough by Thomas Howard
anything by Scott Hahn (Lord Have Mercy, Hail Holy Queen, etc.
These are books written by former Protestants of various backgrounds (Currie was fundamentalist, Howard was evangelical/Anglican, and Hahn was Presbyterian). They are not deep tomes of the Catholic faith–these kinds of books will scare Protestants away! The books I recommend are excellent for Protestants because they will peak their interest and inspire them to learn more, but not frighten them away.
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Ana
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These are all good books! And I especially second those by Scott Hahn. I would specifically like to recommend Coming Home to Rome. This book is SO helpful towards understanding and overcoming the most common obstacles and questions concerning the faith. They gave these out at my husband’s RCIA class. AWESOME BOOK. My husband does not like to read and he read this in two days.Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic, by David Currie
Evangelical is Not Enough by Thomas Howard
anything by Scott Hahn (Lord Have Mercy, Hail Holy Queen, etc.
These are books written by former Protestants of various backgrounds (Currie was fundamentalist, Howard was evangelical/Anglican, and Hahn was Presbyterian). They are not deep tomes of the Catholic faith–these kinds of books will scare Protestants away! The books I recommend are excellent for Protestants because they will peak their interest and inspire them to learn more, but not frighten them away.
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Sr_Sally
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I was also going to suggest Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn. Since it is a book written by a man about his own conversion I think it really speaks to men. I would also agree that you should save the material written by Catholics for Catholics until he is farther in his journey.
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jwashu
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I read all of these before my conversion early on and thought they were all excellent!Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic, by David Currie
Evangelical is Not Enough by Thomas Howard
anything by Scott Hahn (Lord Have Mercy, Hail Holy Queen, etc.
These are books written by former Protestants of various backgrounds (Currie was fundamentalist, Howard was evangelical/Anglican, and Hahn was Presbyterian). They are not deep tomes of the Catholic faith–these kinds of books will scare Protestants away! The books I recommend are excellent for Protestants because they will peak their interest and inspire them to learn more, but not frighten them away.
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kage_ar
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The apologetics and conversion stores mentioned are great, if your husband is coming from a practicing Evangelical or mainline Protestant background.
If he is a pagan the books would not be the right fit.
OP - so, what background does he come from??
If he is a pagan the books would not be the right fit.
OP - so, what background does he come from??
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