17 must-read nonfiction books like Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith by Scott Hahn

Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith

By: Scott Hahn

4.56

Format: 200 pages,

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Cover of The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant Pitre, Robert Barron

1. The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ

By: Brant Pitre , Robert Barron

4.53

Format: 242 pages, Hardcover

Over the past hundred years, scholars have attacked the historical truth of the Gospels and argued … read more

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2. The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography

By: Matt Fradd

4.11

Format: 280 pages, Paperback

The Porn Myth is a non- religious response to the commonly held belief that pornography is a harmle… read more

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3. Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

By: Brant Pitre

3.69

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

In Jesus the Bridegroom, Brant Pitre once again taps into the wells of Jewish Scripture and traditi… read more

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4. The Everlasting Man

By: G.K. Chesterton

4.16

Format: 260 pages, Paperback

What, if anything, is it that makes the human uniquely human? This, in part, is the question that G… read more

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"Men are moved most by their religion; especially when it is irreligion."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

"Classic literature is still something that hangs in the air like a song."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

"A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

"The boldest plans for the future invoke the authority of the past; and that even a revolutionary seeks to satisfy himself that he is also a reactionary."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

5. Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith

By: Scott Hahn

4.56

Format: 200 pages,

This book unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers thoughtful, straightforward re… read more

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Cover of Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Thérèse of Lisieux, John Clarke

6. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

By: Thérèse of Lisieux , John Clarke

4.42

Format: 306 pages, Paperback

This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual cl… read more

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"Love lives only by sacrifice"

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"I have at last found my vocation; it is love!"

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"Love will consume us only in the measure of our self-surrender."

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"It is for us to console our Lord, and not for Him to console us."

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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7. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding What We Say and Do In The Liturgy

By: Edward Sri

4.00

Format: 205 pages, Paperback

As Catholics, the Mass is the center of our Faith. We celebrate it every day. We know all the respo… read more

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Cover of Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism by Kimberly Hahn, Scott Hahn, Peter Kreeft

8. Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism

By: Kimberly Hahn , Scott Hahn , Peter Kreeft

4.40

Format: 182 pages, Paperback

The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly trav… read more

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9. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

By: Scott Hahn , Brant Pitre

4.60

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly wh… read more

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"The whole context of Jesus' bread of life discourse is centered on the Jewish hopes for the coming of a new Moses and the return of the manna from heaven."

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

"People were not to consume blood because "the life" or "the soul" (Hebrew nephesh) of the animal is in the blood. As Leviticus states, "It is the blood that makes atonement, by the power of its life.…"

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

"Some ancient rabbis believed that the manna was protological--that it had existedsince the very dawn of creation. As such, the manna was the perfect food, untouched by the sin of humanity's first par…"

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

"For, as any ancient Jew would have known, the Passover sacrifice was not completed by the death of the lamb, but by eating its flesh. Five times the Bible states that they must "eat" the lamb; five t…"

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

10. Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith

By: Robert Barron

3.69

Format: 384 pages,

"What I propose to do in this book is to take you on a guided exploration of the Catholic world, bu… read more

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11. Interior Castle

By: Teresa de Ávila

4.16

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

A cornerstone book on mystical theology, Interior Castledescribes the seven stages of union with Go… read more

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12. Prayer for Beginners

By: Peter Kreeft

1.80

Format: 76 pages, Paperback

Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He clai… read more

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13. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

By: Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

Format: 846 pages, Paperback

Over 3 million copies sold!  Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - th… read more

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"  Man and woman were made “for each other"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Liturgy itself is prayer; the confession of faith finds its proper place in the celebration of worship."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Catholic wisdom of the people... provides reasons for joy and humor even in the midst of a very hard life."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

14. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization

By: Thomas E. Woods Jr.

3.27

Format: None pages,

Ask a college student today what he knows about the Catholic Church and his answer might come down … read more

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15. Rediscover Catholicism

By: Matthew Kelly

4.18

Format: 317 pages, Paperback

At a time when many Catholics are disillusioned, questioning their faith, and filled with doubts ab… read more

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"Superficiality is the curse of the modern world."

-Matthew Kelly, Rediscover Catholicism

"The notion of freedom proclaimed by the modern world is anti-discipline. But true freedom cannot be separated from discipline."

-Matthew Kelly, Rediscover Catholicism

"The world doesn't need another Mother Teresa. The Church doesn't need another Francis of Assisi. The world needs you. The Church needs you."

-Matthew Kelly, Rediscover Catholicism

"Our culture places a very high premium on self-expression, but is relatively disinterested in producing "selves" that are worth expressing."

-Matthew Kelly, Rediscover Catholicism

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16. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah

By: Brant Pitre

4.54

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

"Brant Pitre is one of the most compelling theological writers on the scene today." - Bishop Robert… read more

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17. Church of Cowards: A Wake-Up Call to Complacent Christians

By: Matt Walsh

4.38

Format: 256 pages, ebook

What Would You Surrender for God? Christians in the Middle East, in much of Asia, and in Africa are… read more

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Cover of Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus by Brant Pitre

18. Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus

By: Brant Pitre

4.63

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A compelling exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path o… read more

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"If you find your heart very desolated and afflicted at the loss of property, believe me, you love it too much. The strongest proof of love for a lost object is suffering over its loss... We must neve…"

-Brant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus

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19. Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

By: Trent Horn

4.37

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Here's that ONE BOOK about the faith that you can give to literally anyone: friends, family, those … read more

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"Evil is not a thing God created but an absence of good that God tolerates."

-Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

"God is not present everywhere by being identical to everything in the universe (as in pantheism). God is not dispersed through the universe like an invisible gas. Instead God is present in the univer…"

-Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

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20. Forty Reasons I Am a Catholic

By: Peter Kreeft

4.11

Format: 119 pages, Kindle Edition

My title explains itself. But it's misleading. There are more than 40 reasons. In fact, there ar… read more

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Cover of The Case for Catholicism: Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections by Trent Horn

21. The Case for Catholicism: Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections

By: Trent Horn

4.45

Format: 342 pages, Paperback

From Amazon: This is the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and thorough defense of the Catholic Churc… read more

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16 must-read religion books like Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith by Scott Hahn

Transform Your Habits

The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ

Brant Pitre , Robert Barron

4.53

Transform Your Habits

Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Brant Pitre

3.69

Transform Your Habits

The Everlasting Man

G.K. Chesterton

4.16

Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith

Scott Hahn

4.56

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5 Best philosophy books like Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated by Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John Paul II, Catholic Church, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Transform Your Habits

Introduction to the Devout Life

Francis de Sales

4.37

Transform Your Habits

Love and Responsibility

Pope John Paul II

5.00

Transform Your Habits

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

Transform Your Habits

This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival

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