Theology for Beginners

De: Frank Sheed

Narrado por: Kate Adams

The acclaimed Catholic writer and apologist Frank Sheed presents one of the most clear and outstanding explanations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever written. He starts with a compelling case of good reasons for anyone to study theology, and the wonderful rewards that accompany such a pursuit.

After explaining how God is Spirit, Sheed examines God's infinity and man's creation from nothing. He then covers in depth such key doctrines as the Trinity, the Fall, the Incarnation and Redemption, the Mystical Body, Grace and the Sacraments, and the Last Things. For those to whom these doctrines seem formidable, Sheed brings a fresh approach with lucid and carefully reasoned prose. His beautiful insights and clear explanations will help stir our minds to the inspiring truth of the spiritual realities at the center of human existence.

©1957 Original edition published by Sheed & Ward (P)2012 Ignatius Press

Mind Blowing

If all knew just what this book taught me, it would change all of humanity. I encourage everyone to take five hours of your life to learn profound truths that will change your life for ever.

Great introduction to theology

A great introduction to God, his existence, and the Catholic Church. I love Frank Sheed!

Very Good Introduction

This book is read at a driving pace and relistening to sections helped clarify some if the harder content. It is a great book and introduction to the defense of many aspects of the faith.

Classic Catholic Theology

A solid reading of this classic Catholic apologetics work. Sheed’s explanation of the trinity is one of the best. This works well as an intro to Sheed’s “Theology and Sanity”

Must read/listen

I recently completed a Masters degree in Theology and yet still found this book immensely helpful. Frank Sheed, in witty and compelling prose, helped fill in a number of gaps in my theological knowledge and provided a helpful synthesis of the whole. Kate does a good job of narrating his work clearly and quickly. It is great to have it in audible format for quick and easy review - which is something you'll want to do! I highly highly recommend it!

Why read this.

Teaches how to see and live in reality. I will read it again because of its richness.

An Absolute Must For Any Serious Catholic!

What a gem of a book! I cannot recommend this simple, yet profound little book. Frank Sheed was a master in communicating very high and lofty aspects of the Catholic Faith in understandable and simple ways. This book offers a brief introduction to the basic tenets of Catholic Theology. Systematic and logical. Each chapter builds up the previous. I have bought and handed out numerous copies of this book over the years. Theology for Beginners is really the foundational data everybaerious catholic should know and be able to communicate. I cannot recommend this book enough. when you have mastered this book you need to upgrade to his more elaborate and detailed volume of the same material called "Theology and Sanity." You cannot go wrong with this book.

Great book to the introductory to a new life!

I recommend this book to anyone who is in the beginning of a great spiritual life with God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit! In continuation I would recommend after reading, the Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas. May God bless anyone who reads this.

very important

I learned a lot from this book. the steam of This Book Is that Catholics should know their Doctrine. It is their Duty. But it is also an act of love that we must offer our Lord. We must drive to know him. and we must be conversant in the doctrine in engaging with unbelievers

Excellent for Beginners and Returnees

I will listen multiple times and refer back to it often. I was a Catholic for the first 18 years of my life but never really knew the depths of the faith. I am returning to the Catholic faith after my fruitless journey for a faith that fulfilled me and I want to start with brand new eyes. This book is my first baby steps back to the Catholic faith. Thank you for making this book possible!