Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic

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This is the best book I have read that chronicles such pilgrimages. And it is full of godly commonsense.D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School A refreshing change[Castaldo] shows respect for the tradition from which he departedFrancis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Baylor University. Author of Return to Rome: Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic.Very important [and] very helpful!J.I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent CollegeDo you dread conversation at Christmas dinner with your Catholic family At weddings, funerals, and holidaysChris Castaldo has wrestled personally with this question and many more. Perhaps you have too. Whether you are a former Roman Catholic or know someone who is, youll find helpful answers and encouraging support within these pages.Like: how can Evangelicals and Catholics reach such different conclusions from the same Scripture When I talk about my faith with my Catholic family, why does someone always get upset How does my Catholic background still influence my views of God and salvation And how should I talk with my Catholic friends about JesusMore than providing historical perspective, theological reflection, and practical lessons, Holy Ground is a dynamic exploration of how to emulate both the grace and truth of the Lord Jesus Christ in relation to the Catholic people you love.

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Chris Castaldo was raised on Long Island, New York as a Roman Catholic and worked full-time in the Catholic Church for several years. He has earned degrees from Moody Bible Institute (BA, Bible and theology) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv). Chris has also completed graduate work at Harvard Divinity School, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Wheaton Graduate School. In addition to regularly teaching on Catholicism at College Church, Chris's instruction on the topic is now taking him around the country and even abroad.