Elements of Christianity: The Beauty of the Christian Faith

by Tonino Vicari

This book attempts to make accessible to the average reader the basic elements of Church teaching concerning morality, natural law, and supernatural truths that have been passed down through the Holy Scriptures and Tradition from the time of the Apostles from Jesus Christ himself. 

Hardback: $39.95 | Paperback: $19.95 | Kindle: $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

“With his training in architecture and theology, Tonino Vicari demonstrates the beauty, wisdom, and logic of the Catholic faith in this compelling volume. Drawing upon Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and outstanding works of art, Elements of Christianity makes an ideal textbook for   higher level catechetical classes and adult education. In 1802 François-René de Chateaubriand published his Genius of Christianity as a response to the anti-clericalism of the French Enlightenment. In a similar way, Tonino Vicari has published a book on the beauty of the Catholic faith that responds to the secular culture of today.” Robert Fastiggi, Ph.D. Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, Michigan

“Tonino Vicari has produced a handy compendium of our Catholic faith tradition, which will be of great help to students entering into their studies and a resource for those who teach them.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tonino Vicari is a husband, father, author, and educator. He received his Master of Arts in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He has been involved in teaching the Catholic Faith for the past 12 years. He lives in the Coachella Valley with his wife, and two children. His hobby includes fine art landscape photography.

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