From an early age history has been crucial for the people of God. Much of the Old Testament recounts the history of the Jewish people, while the story of Jesus and the early Church is told in the New Testament. The history of the Catholic church—the subject of this short book—forms perhaps the most fascinating story of any institution in world history. But for Catholics this history is more than just interesting, it is crucially important on account of the normative role of Tradition.
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