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Faith of Our Fathers

Faith of Our Fathers

By: James Gibbons
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 Faith of Our Fathers A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ is a compelling book published in 1876 by Archbishop James Gibbons. This influential work quickly became a best-selling manual for conversions in the United States, reaching its 111th printing by 1980. In the preface, Gibbons states, “The object of this little volume is to present in a plain and practical form an exposition and vindication of the principal tenets of the Catholic Church.” He focuses on elucidating the tenets that are often debated by Protestants, while also highlighting those that are commonly accepted. Gibbons aims to clarify the Catholic faith by referencing Scripture extensively and incorporating insights from the early Fathers, whose testimonies provide invaluable context and credibility to the faith of their times.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 034 - Chapter 31 - Matrimony

    034 - Chapter 31 - Matrimony
    Feb 11 2026
    Faith of Our Fathers A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ is a compelling book published in 1876 by Archbishop James Gibbons. This influential work quickly became a best-selling manual for conversions in the United States, reaching its 111th printing by 1980. In the preface, Gibbons states, “The object of this little volume is to present in a plain and practical form an exposition and vindication of the principal tenets of the Catholic Church.” He focuses on elucidating the tenets that are often debated by Protestants, while also highlighting those that are commonly accepted. Gibbons aims to clarify the Catholic faith by referencing Scripture extensively and incorporating insights from the early Fathers, whose testimonies provide invaluable context and credibility to the faith of their times.
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    20 mins
  • 033 - Chapter 30 - Celibacy of the Clergy

    033 - Chapter 30 - Celibacy of the Clergy
    Feb 10 2026
    Faith of Our Fathers A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ is a compelling book published in 1876 by Archbishop James Gibbons. This influential work quickly became a best-selling manual for conversions in the United States, reaching its 111th printing by 1980. In the preface, Gibbons states, “The object of this little volume is to present in a plain and practical form an exposition and vindication of the principal tenets of the Catholic Church.” He focuses on elucidating the tenets that are often debated by Protestants, while also highlighting those that are commonly accepted. Gibbons aims to clarify the Catholic faith by referencing Scripture extensively and incorporating insights from the early Fathers, whose testimonies provide invaluable context and credibility to the faith of their times.
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    16 mins
  • 032 - Chapter 29 - The Priesthood

    032 - Chapter 29 - The Priesthood
    Feb 9 2026
    Faith of Our Fathers A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ is a compelling book published in 1876 by Archbishop James Gibbons. This influential work quickly became a best-selling manual for conversions in the United States, reaching its 111th printing by 1980. In the preface, Gibbons states, “The object of this little volume is to present in a plain and practical form an exposition and vindication of the principal tenets of the Catholic Church.” He focuses on elucidating the tenets that are often debated by Protestants, while also highlighting those that are commonly accepted. Gibbons aims to clarify the Catholic faith by referencing Scripture extensively and incorporating insights from the early Fathers, whose testimonies provide invaluable context and credibility to the faith of their times.
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    23 mins
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