A Biblical Defense of Catholicism (2003)

I don't just watch movies. Sure, I watch a lot of movies, but I also read books. The latest book I've finished is called A Biblical Defense of Catholicism by Dave Armstrong.

The book is chalk full of biblical references to the traditions and tenets of the Catholic faith, including faith and works, purgatory and so on.

Armstrong does a good job of showing both Old and New Testament connections to the subject matter... not an easy job. The book itself is a very good reference piece, but not an easy read. It makes consistent and repeated examples from various books in the bible that validate various Catholic beliefs, but it is little more than that. It lacks a personal story to make it enticing, however it doesn't lessen its overall effectiveness when it comes to fulfilling the title of the book.

I would strongly recommend this book for those of you looking for biblical connections to certain Catholic beliefs. If you want to simply scan quoted bible references or, instead, use each chapter to propel you into deeper study, the book will provide you the directions to such a journey.