In this book, Catholic historians Christopher Shannon and Christopher O. Blum challenge the secular bias currently prevalent among professional historians, and argue for the compatibility of faith and reason in the study of the past. Inspired by the understanding of tradition developed in the work of philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, the authors first critically examine both the internal contradictions and the enduring faith commitments of secular objectivity, then proceed to explore various traditions of Catholic historical thinking capable of synthesizing the technical advances of modern history with distinctly Catholic historical narratives. Their argument seeks to foster a conversation about the ways in which Catholic historians can integrate their faith traditions into their professional work while still remaining open to and engaged with the best of contemporary, non-Catholic thinking and writing about history.

The Past as Pilgrimage: Narrative, Tradition and the Renewal of Catholic History

History

Blum, Christopher O.

Shannon, Christopher

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Christendom Press

A captivating account that narrates, month by month, the events of 1917. This is popular Catholic history at its finest. The drama of the Great War and the Russian Revolution are juxtaposed with the spiritual dimension of the Age: the diabolism of Rasputin, the Apparition of the Virgin at Fatima, the malignancy of Lenin, the saintly courage of (the now blessed) Charles of Austria. Few standard histories have ever given such a high degree of consideration to the supernatural and the Christian interpretation of history as 1917 does.

1917: Red Banners, White Mantle

Carroll, Warren H.

Europe

Historian Donald D'Elia offers one of the most original sets of essays ever penned on the seven greatest founding fathers looking at the development of their philosophical and religious convictions. The essays include: "The Relevance of Thomas Jefferson," "Benjamin Rush: A Christian Revolutionary," "John Adams: Revolutionary as Manichaean," "Charles Carroll of Carrollton: A Catholic Revolutionary," "George Washington: The Founder as Stoic," "Alexander Hamilton: From Caesar to Christ," and "Benjamin Franklin: Poor Richard’s Religion."

Spirits Of '76: Catholic Inquiry

D'Elia, Donald

Americas

Standard histories on the Age of Colonization tell a sad story of the ills inflicted on indigenous peoples by exploitative Western powers. This book offers a realistic corrective. The Spanish conquest of the New World is shown vividly—in its fervor and exuberance, but most importantly, with its central evangelical and civilizing impulse that transformed the Americas from savagery into a central part of Christendom.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: And the Conquest of Darkness

World

Noted Italian theologian and philosopher Francis Xavier Pancheri revisits a crucial question of the Middle Ages and shows its perennial importance for Christian society: If the Incarnation is, in some sense, caused by the Fall of Adam and Eve, then how can Christ be said to have primacy in all things? The discussion amongst scholastic philosophers continues to have broad implications on the Christian understanding of free Will (and Predestination), the relationship between creation and Creator, and the final things towards which all creation moves.

Universal Primacy Of Christ

Religion & Spirituality

Pancherl, Francis Xavier

Christian Books & Bibles

The purpose of Dr. Carroll's fully documented history of Christendom is to present history from this Christ-centered viewpoint.

The Founding of Christendom (A History of Christendom, Vol. 1)

This series is the only comprehensive narration of Western history written from the orthodox Catholic perspective still in print. How would a historical narrative read if the author began with these first principles: Truth exists; the Incarnation happened? This series is essential reading for those who consider the West worth defending.

The Founding of Christendom: A History of Christendom (vol. 1) (Volume 1)

The Building of Christendom, 324-1100 is the second volume in “The History of Christendom” series. This series is the only in-print, comprehensive narration of Western history written from an orthodox Catholic perspective. How would a historical narrative read if the author began with the first principles that truth exists and the Incarnation happened? This series is essential reading for those who consider the West worth defending.

The Building of Christendom, 324-1100: A History of Christendom (vol. 2) (Volume 2)

Is Catholicism purely an interior set of convictions? In this provocative study, Thomas Storck suggests that a specifically Catholic culture can arise within a secular and pluralistic society. That culture will both challenge and nourish the surrounding society only if Christian truth is incarnated in the manners, customs, and traditions of the community.

The Catholic Milieu

Storck, Thomas

George Rutler is one of America’s best-known preachers. Adam Danced brings together Rutler’s most eloquent meditations on the Passion of Christ, the last words of Jesus, and the relationship between the Seven Deadly Sins and man’s need for redemption.

Adam Danced: Cross & Seven Deadly Sins

Rutler, George W.

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