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Tradition and the Church: The Story of Sacred Tradition Unfolding Through The Ages

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Tradition and the Church, The Story of Sacred Tradition Unfolding through the Ages

By Msgr. George Agius · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Tradition and the Church, The Story of Sacred Tradition Unfolding through the Ages is a classic doctrinal work explaining the nature, origin, and enduring role of Sacred Tradition in the Deposit of Faith, showing how what was handed down by Christ and the apostles has been preserved and transmitted faithfully through the teaching office of the Church. Written in clear yet profound style, Msgr. Agius affirms that Tradition precedes and undergirds Scripture and remains essential to understanding how the Church has safeguarded and taught divine revelation across the centuries.

  • Clarifies the Catholic understanding of Sacred Tradition and its relationship to Scripture
  • Explains how the Church has faithfully transmitted the Deposit of Faith over the ages
  • Presents solid doctrinal teaching rooted in the Church’s perennial tradition
  • Written in a readable yet thorough style suitable for study and formation
  • Equips readers to defend the role of Tradition against modern misunderstandings

FAQs

Q: What is Sacred Tradition?
A: Sacred Tradition refers to what has been handed down from Christ through the apostles and their successors in the Church, encompassing teachings, practices, and interpretations that complement and illuminate Sacred Scripture.([turn0search0](https://tanbooks.com/digital/ebooks-audiobooks/tradition-and-the-church-ebook/))

Q: How does this book relate Tradition to Scripture?
A: It explains that Tradition precedes and underlies Scripture, and that both together constitute the Deposit of Faith preserved by the Church’s magisterium for authentic understanding of divine revelation.

Q: Who should read this book?
A: Catholic readers, clergy, catechists, and anyone seeking to understand how the Church transmits and interprets the Faith through the ages will benefit from its clear doctrinal exposition.

Q: Is this suitable for study or spiritual formation?
A: Yes, its thorough yet accessible treatment of Tradition makes it a valuable resource for personal study, parish formation, or advanced theological reflection.

Q: Will this book help in defending the faith?
A: By grounding readers in the Church’s teaching on how Tradition and Scripture work together to convey divine revelation, it equips them to respond to misunderstandings about Authority and the Faith.

Intended Audience

For Catholic faithful, clergy, seminarians, and anyone committed to understanding the theological foundations of Sacred Tradition and its indispensable role alongside Scripture in the life and doctrine of the Church.

Key Themes

  • Nature and authority of Sacred Tradition
  • Continuity of the Deposit of Faith
  • Relationship between Tradition and Scripture
  • Role of the Church’s teaching office in preserving truth
Author:
Msgr. George Agius, DD, JCD
Imprint:
TAN Books
Pages:
367
Publication Date:
12/1/2005
Product Format:
Paperbound
Forward:
Fr. Chad A. Ripperger, PHD
Pdf:
https://tanbooks.com/content/2101_Preview.pdf
Height:
8.25
Width:
5.50

4 Reviews

  • 4
    Excellent content

    Posted by Michael on May 24th 2023

    In the publisher;s introduction to this 2005 edition of the book, he states "Tradition and the …

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  • 5
    great book!

    Posted by ALEX B. on Dec 21st 2022

    The ultimate apologetic for the Catholic faith. Written in a way that is easy to understand. Filled …

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  • 5
    Essential Catholicism

    Posted by Terence L. on Aug 30th 2022

    So so so much was passed on by traditions of the early church fathers. It was until the 4th century …

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  • 5
    Tradition and the Church

    Posted by Nathaniel C. on Jul 5th 2022

    The book is such an extremely informative and inspiring book that delved deeply into the sacred trad…

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