The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

by Richard Frederick Clarke Clarke

The Catechism Explained - An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Genres: Theology, Catholic, Religion

756 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1899

Reviews

[Joshua Rodning McIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent follow up for one to read AFTER reading the Roman Catechism (Council of Trent). I only have two objections to Fr. Spirago’s work, one with the content and another with format.

(1) Content- Absolutely superb content. Orthodox and trustworthy for a traditional understanding of Catholic Dogma. The one exception is that he teaches the Limbo of the Infants as if it is itself a dogmatic teaching, which it isn’t (many whom I respect would disagree, but that’s neither here nor there).

(2) Format- Fr. Spirago has compiled a literal TREASURE CHEST of Patristic and Medieval quotations in this work to support his thoughts. But there are NO REFERENCES for one to find the primary source material. Maybe other editions of this work have this, but not this one. If other don’t, it would be a Nobel work to compile it as a companion volume or index for further research.

A MUST READ!

[Monique Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly, highly, highly recommend this book if you want to discover a true understanding of the Catholic faith. I will never truly be finished with this book.

[Chels S · Rating 2 out of 5]

The catechism itself is good, obviously, but the commentating author himself is woefully worldy, short sighted, and gullible. Very Victorian too, such as in saying nothing about the vast duties of parents towards children, but much about the reverse. Very full of Science worship, and silliness, such as repeatedly speaking as if Issac Newton is some great spiritual authority because he used the word 'God' with respect (actually referring to himself). Why should I laud some occultist? Why? Because he's a famous 'scientist'? Famous witch, more like.

Also makes the classic Lukewarm Catholic telltale error of referring to people as 'mere mortals' in comparison to saints. No saint or advanced Catholic could or does make such a statement.

[Zach de Walsingham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good in some places, but uneven in others and you can see the influence of the American editors, such as in the Church-State relations section. Also this only lightly touches on sexual sins, possibly a product of the late "Victorian" era. So while good I would never recommend this work as a standalone.

[Brent Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to refresh my Catholic faith and review the catechism. This book did a tremendous job of sharpening my faith and understanding of what should be believed and followed as a Catholic. The concepts are beautifully explained, and also supported by scripture throughout the entire book. Highly recommend.