{"product_id":"pocket-catholic-dictionary-abridged-edition-of-modern-catholic-dictionary-9780385232388","title":"Pocket Catholic Dictionary: Abridged Edition of Modern Catholic Dictionary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePocket Catholic Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, one-volume reference work containing definitions and explanations of the key terms of Catholicism. Father Hardon has carefully selected some 2,000 entries from his original master tome of over 5,000 terms that comprise \u003ci\u003eModern Catholic Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e. Furthermore, this pocket edition reflects changes in the newly revised Code of Canon Law. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are clear and concise definitions in the areas of faith, worship, morals, history, theology, spirituality. The only such dictionary compiled since Vatican Council II, and incorporating post-conciliar terms and expressions, it is alphabetically arranged with appropriate cross-references. The Appendix features the Credo of the People of God, a complete listing of popes, and an updated ecclesiastical calendar of the Roman rite with saints for each day of the year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis handy primer is a worthy companion to the author's bestselling \u003ci\u003eCatholic Catechism\u003c\/i\u003e, and one that belongs in every home library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJOHN A. HARDON, S.J., has been a member of the Society of Jesus for forty-nine years. Father Hardon holds a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Loyola University and a Doctorate in Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome. He has taught at the Jesuit School of Theology at Loyola University in Chicago and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Catholic Doctrine programs. A prolific writer, whose works have appeared in leading religious and educational periodicals as well as various collections, he has authored many books, including: \u003ci\u003eThe Catholic Catechism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReligions of the World, Protestant Churches of America, Christianity in the Twentieth Century, Theology of Prayer, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSpiritual Life in the Modern World\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he is actively involved with a number of organizations, e.g., Institute on Religious Life, Apostolate for Family Consecration and The Catholic Home Study Institute. Presently, Father Hardon divides his time between New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., writing and teaching Theology.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Prh Christian Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661037666578,"sku":"9780385232388","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_528c351a-bf42-495b-aba9-f851ac7808b4.jpg?v=1760434436","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pocket-catholic-dictionary-abridged-edition-of-modern-catholic-dictionary-9780385232388","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}