This book thoroughly explores the true origins of the Holy Scriptures, offering a clear and well-researched defense of the Catholic Church’s role in the formation and preservation of the Bible. Written by a former Protestant minister who converted to the Catholic faith, this work is both scholarly and personal, as the author shares his own journey towards understanding the Church’s crucial contribution to the development of the Bible as we know it today.
The book provides an engaging historical overview, demonstrating how the Catholic Church was responsible for safeguarding the Scriptures throughout the centuries. It was the Church that determined the Canon of Sacred Scripture, selecting which books were divinely inspired and ensuring their accurate transmission. The author expertly dispels misconceptions held by many Protestants, proving that the Catholic Church is not only the guardian but also the mother of the Bible, responsible for its compilation, protection, dissemination and correct interpretation.
Furthermore, the author addresses the critical role of the Church in preserving the Scriptures during times of persecution and turmoil, particularly during the Middle Ages, when monasteries became the centers of learning and Bible transcription. He also highlights how, contrary to popular belief, the Church encouraged the reading of Scripture, promoting literacy and translations long before the Protestant Revolt.
This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Church’s true relationship with the Bible. The author's writing is easy to read yet thorough, offering both Catholics and non-Catholics alike a rich appreciation for the immense debt all of us owe to the Catholic Church for safeguarding the Word of God throughout the ages.