Catholic books equivalent of . .

[Jonathan_1995]

Hi, I’m looking for Catholic equivalent books of the Word of Faith movement’s books on faith, is there any? Because much of their teaching on faith is unsound, so I’m looking for a Catholic equivalent.

Also looking for a Catholic book which talks about foreshadows in the Old Testament, for example in the tabernacle, pointing to Christ in the NT.

 

[newenglandsun]

you’re probably not going to be getting anything like the word of faith in catholic literature. if i were you, i’d look for a book with a nihil obstat in it’s cover. these are deemed to be heresy-free by someone who is part of a religious order or has a degree in sacred scripture, canon law, or sacred theology (generally a licentiate though some might have a doctorate).

 

[JimR-OCDS]

Are you looking for a Catholic Bible Commentary ?

There are others by Ignatius Press.

Just google Catholic Bible Commentary

Jim

 

[Avila123]

That is going to be difficult as from what I gather, many of them make it up as they go along. I would suggest sending a PM to Church Militant (recent activity in Catholic Living, Evangelization Thread title: Catholics: Do you know how to share your faith or “witness” to others?)

I tried to google some resources but stepped into a minefield, so I can understand your problem.

Hopefully some of the CAF’s with more experience will spot this and come to your aid.

 

[Jonathan_1995]

That is going to be difficult as from what I gather, many of them make it up as they go along. I would suggest sending a PM to Church Militant (recent activity in Catholic Living, Evangelization Thread title: Catholics: Do you know how to share your faith or “witness” to others?)

I tried to google some resources but stepped into a minefield, so I can understand your problem.

Hopefully some of the CAF’s with more experience will spot this and come to your aid.

I meant faith as in trust in God’s promises etc. That kind of faith, not faith as in doctrines.

Are you looking for a Catholic Bible Commentary ?

There are others by Ignatius Press.

Just google Catholic Bible Commentary

Jim

That was not what I was looking for, I’ve already found Catholic Bible commentaries, but thanks anyway.

 

[newenglandsun]

I meant faith as in trust in God’s promises etc. That kind of faith, not faith as in doctrines.

That was not what I was looking for, I’ve already found Catholic Bible commentaries, but thanks anyway.

you might try reading the church fathers then. or some books on the sacraments. try looking up books on the sacraments. these are generally where the promises are located in the church.

 

[Bookcat]

Lets see Books on Faith…

Here are two:

Pope Benedict XVI

ignatius.com/Products/TPT-H/the-transforming-power-of-faith.aspx

And a work of “four hands” those of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI

ignatius.com/Products/LOF-H/the-light-of-faith-lumen-fidei.aspx

(And there are of course the three books of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI -not directly on Faith only but very good --and his audiences for the Year of St. Paul etc)

Fr. Jacques Philippe: frjacquesphilippe.com/

For the later part --works by say Dr. Hahn or related:
salvationhistory.com/store/books

or Dr. Grey salvationhistory.com/personnel/Dr.+Timothy+Gray

And FOCUS can be a good contact perhaps on Faith focus.org/

 

[Church_Militant]

Fortunately, there are a lot of good Catholic resources available. WoF really comes up short with regard to things like suffering and misfortune because bad times and difficulties are. by their thinking, from the devil and righteous, “saved” people can’t be touched by him.

One has to wonder then in light of the first 300 or so years of Christina history, if those who gave their lives as martyrs for the faith were somehow great sinners…or lacking in faith? It just doesn’t wash.

Even in the OT we see faithful Jews suffering for their faith, so I have to wonder at the gross lack of sound Biblical teaching these folks have fallen for.

The Gospel account of the widow’s gift also comes to mind. Was she a great unbeliever as shown by her poverty? Not according to Our Blessed Lord.

Were the apostles all without faith and salvation because all but one of them (St. John) was martyred?

I’m sure you can see that it deserves the http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h244/corona_stellarum/Smilies/Fail.jpg seal of unapproval.

Good apologetics sources are found at Bible Christian Society and Beginning Apologetics Volume 1: How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith ($5.95)