Scally, Derek

The Best Catholics in the World: The Irish, the Church and the End of a Special Relationship

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ISBN 13:
9781844885275
author:
Scally, Derek
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Religion, Christianity, Catholic,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.08

Description

Derek Scally's journey to understand the collapse of the Catholic Church in Ireland is a thought-provoking exploration of a society coming to terms with its past. The author travels the length and breadth of Ireland and across Europe, engaging in conversations with those who have abandoned the Church and those who have held on, to survivors and campaigners, to writers, historians, psychologists and many more.

With wit, wisdom and compassion, Scally gives voice and definition to the murky and difficult questions that face a society grappling with its troubled history. This is a lively personal odyssey and a resonant work of reporting that sheds new light on the complex relationship between the Church and the Irish people.

Reflective, textured, insightful and original, The Best Catholics in the World is a major contribution to the story of Ireland. A compelling and revealing exploration of faith, power and identity, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complex history of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

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