The Complete Visual Guide to Catholicismm

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With its spiritual, cultural and historical heritage, spanning more than 2,000 years, the Catholic religion is formidably influential across the globe and has a special place in the hearts and minds of millions. This wide-ranging book discusses the history, doctrine and practices of the Catholic religion.Beginning with the extraordinary life of Jesus Christ, the key events in the Christian story are retold. Subsequent periods of consolidation and transformation are discussed, such as the Crusades, the foundation of monastic orders, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The flourishing of missionary movements and Christianity's expansion around the globe brings the reader to the Church of the 20th and 21st centuries.The second section of the book considers the doctrine and essential beliefs of Catholic belief, such as the Holy Trinity, the Eucharist, the role of Mary, and heaven, hell and purgatory. The third and final section explains the institutions of the Church and is contemporary religious practices in serves such as Mas, baptism, Holy Matrimony, and also discusses important days and festivals in the Catholic year.Lavishly illustrated with more than 500 paintings, statues, maps and photographs, this book offers insights into a rich religion that remains a potent force in millions of people's lives.