Is there a resource that clearly and concisely compares/contrasts Roman Catholic theology with Protestantism? Thanks
Here's one I searched:
Roman Catholics and Evangelicals
http://www.logos.com/products/search?q=catholic+protestant
Is there a resource that clearly and concisely compares/contrasts Roman Catholic theology with Protestantism?
No.
Why "no"? Because there are a very large number of "Protestant" theologies and because there is no "Roman" Catholic theology.
I usually steer clear of this type of discussion. However I am always ready to help others if I possibly can. That said, issues such as these broadly fall under a term that sets my teeth on edge "apologetics."
I found a respectable looking bibliography in the Apologetics Study Bible, it begins on page 1,937 http://www.logos.com/product/7276/apologetics-study-bible If you have this resource this link will open to the page I reference logosres:aplgstdybbl;ref=Page.p_1937;off=133 This resource will if nothing else point the way to the discovery of other sources that will answer some if not all your questions. Bon voyage!
“Apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning “defense” or “answer.” Accordingly, Christian apologetics is the practice of giving reasons that support the Christian faith and responding to objections raised against it. Apologetics contributes to the restoration of a view of the Bible as a source of knowledge of its subject matter as opposed to a source of true belief to be accepted by a blind act of the will. Christian apologetics strengthens the church by answering the critics of biblical doctrines and by encouraging the believer’s faith. The Apologetics Study Bible is designed to advance these ends by apologetics rooting in Holy Scripture.
Ted Cabal, Chad Owen Brand, E. Ray Clendenen et al., The Apologetics Study Bible: Real Questions, Straight Answers, Stronger Faith, iii (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2007).
And the list of books in the bibliography is about 150 long - have fun! [the book is in the package Starter]
Hi Garrett, I recently read this one by Norman Geisler and liked it for its breadth of scope, depth of scholarship and irenic tone: http://www.logos.com/product/26315/roman-catholics-and-evangelicals It's clear and, although not a short book, it is about as concise as it can be given the subject matter! I found it easy to read. If you do consider purchasing it, I recommend getting it as part of the following collection because, for a few bucks more, you get a lot more books including the useful Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics. http://www.logos.com/product/8810/the-norman-l-geisler-apologetics-library Best wishes.
This isn't a Logos resource, but it's quite timely and relevant to your question.
Regent Audio just announced today that they are giving away a free lecture (1h18m) by J. I. Packer called "Approaching Roman Catholicism: An Evaluation of the Protestant-Catholic Divide." It comes, of course, from an Evangelical Protestant perspective, but Packer is one of the most capable theologians of bridging divides and fairly understanding differences and approaching them charitably that I've ever met. Plus he's a brilliant scholar and has a cool British/Canadian accent. So it's worth a listen. And you can't beat FREE. And Logos doesn't yet have a large enough selection of his works available, so try this to get a sampling of the man.
Approaching Roman Catholicism: An Evaluation of the Protestant-Catholic Divide (J. I. Packer) - FREE Audio Lecture
Thanks for that post Rosie. I look forward to listening to that later this week when I have some time.
Free is a great price no matter what the exchange rate is right now.
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