History is a chronological record of significant events (as affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes or a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events. In this category you will find our history books - general surveys of history and books related to specific periods of history in the Church such as the Patristic Era or the Middle Ages.

"History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity." Cicero

This first English translation of Quaestiones et Dubia by the 7th century monk Maximus the Confessor presents 239 interrogations and responses addressing theological, philosophical, ascetical, spiritual, and liturgical concerns. An introduction by the translator provides a historical and contextual background.

This spirited story of how young George Washington was drawn into the country's struggle for independence gives readers a vivid perspective on a crucial era in American history.

Meet John XXIII -Joyful Pope and Father to All   By Patricia Treece   "My life must be filled with the love of Jesus, and also with a great outpouring of goodness and sacrifice for individuals and for the whole world." —from Chapter Seven The world loved Pope John XXIII—who could resist his cheerful, affectionate nature?—and he admitted that he was …

When Thomas Jefferson was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. Jefferson thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer and help make better laws. Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence. As the third president of the United States, …

Mary Alice Dennis M ost renditions of the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at La Salette, France in 1846 deal primarily with the Apparition itself. This book tells the remarkable story of the Apparition and its message, but it addresses the whole subject of La Salette from the viewpoint of the life of Melanie Calvat, the young girl seer, showing her to have been extraor-dinarily graced …

Mexican Martyrdom . By Fr. Wilfred Parsons S.J. True stories of the persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico from 1924-1928, when some 2,000 Catholics and 50 priests were put to death under Calles, including Fr. Miguel Pro. In a country 97% Catholic, an anti-Catholic government rules -- even today! An inspiring witness to Catholic fortitude. Proves that hatred for the Catholic Church …

Lawrence W. Wieczorek The Miraculous Life of Father Houle is the true story of a man who was born to experience God’s love through his life and his ministry as a Catholic priest. His own birth was the first of many miracles to reveal that he was especially chosen to lead and bring faith to people’s lives. After entering the Jesuit order, Father John A. Houle, S.J. was assigned to missionary …

More Catholic Than The Pope - An Inside Look At Extreme Traditionalism Patrick Madrid Peter Vere Faithful remnant, or fanatic schismatics? It can be difficult to distinguish defenders from defectors. Many traditionalist schisms that have sprung up since the Second Vatican Council are filled with devotion to the Blessed Mother; they remain extremely conservative with regard to most moral issues …

The history of salvation revealed! From that eternal moment when He created time, through each prayer, confession, and consecration in the Church today, the Lord of the Universe has been working toward one principal goal: the salvation of our souls. Indeed, so great is the dignity of mankind, and so relentless is God’s love for us, that everything He makes and does leads us into eternal …

In Rabbi David G. Dalin's controversial new book, he explodes the newly resurrected, widely accepted, yet utterly bankrupt smearing of Pope Pius XII, whom Jewish survivors of the Holocaust considered a righteous gentile.

A wave of missionary fervor swept through 17th century France, powered by the desire to bring the Gospel to those who had never heard it.  Traders, adventuruers and explorers saw the New World asd territory to exploit, while the Jesuits saw it as a land ripe for the Gospel message.  They were ready to give up everything to proclaim the God they loved. These men faced incredibly …

This book will ship in August 2004. Order now to the get the book at the pre-order price. The riveting tale of the clash of two powerful institutions - Notre Dame and the Ku Klux Klan-that changed both institutions - and America - forever. In 1924, students of the University of Notre Dame and members of the Ku Klux Klan faced off in a violent confrontation in South Bend, Indiana. This shocking …

"Recommended for all theological collections." - Catholic Library World " Oasis of Wisdom is a serious and engaging spiritual journey." - Catholic Library World

This work by Hans Urs Von Balthasar, translated from the German, addresses the Papacy and the Church on the topics of: The Phenomenon The Refusal Forms of Abstract Unity The Real Christ in His Constellation The All-Embracing Motherhood of the Church The Historical Peter in His Successors Love as Self-Transcendence The Crucial Test

Sister Mary Celeste (History Professor at St. Xavier College, Chicago, in the 1930s-40s). Starting with the time of primitive man up through the history of the New World in America (and everything in between)—this is a great history book. With an honest Catholic perspective, this is interesting and necessary information for everyone and a book that students will look forward to reading. This …

Isaac of Nineveh was a native of Bet Qatraye near present-day Bahrain on the Persian Gulf. A teacher and monk, he was consecrated bishop (ca. 660-680), but preferred to live out his live as an anchorite. A Scriptural scholar, he studies Scripture so much that he became blind and had to dictate his writings. He died at an advance age and was buried in Rabban Shabur, where he spent most of his …

Gregory of Nazianzus, "The Theologian," was recognized among the Cappadocian Fathers as a peculiarly vivid and quotable exponent of the doctrine of God in Trinity. A brilliant orator and accomplished poet, he placed before the Church his interpretation of the sublime mystery of the God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These five sermons, probably delivered as a series at the …

St Gregory is one of the most open and self-revealing of the Fathers of the Church, and his poetry is remarkable for its personal character. In these poems, he speaks of the joys and frustrations of his own life; he reveals his inner questioning about the purpose and values of life in the face of sin and mortality, and his ultimate faith in Christ as redeeming and reconciling all things. St …

By St. John Chrisostom Compiled by Robert Van De Weyer These excerpts from the sermons of Saint John Chrysostom bring fourth-century wisdom to 20th century issues. Each serves as a brief introduction to a major spiritual thinker and as a meditation book for daily use.

Christian tradition often seems to give only grudging approval to the married life, particularly its sexual aspect. In these sermons of St John Chrysostom we find an important corrective to this view. Although himself a monk, Chrysostom had a profound understanding of the needs of his congregation. Inspired by the epistles to the Corinthians and Ephesians, he discusses their reasons God …