__A Critique of Roman Catholicism in Defense of the Catholic Faith__   
"Collins and Walls make a vigorous case for why Rome should not insist on being the exclusive center of the catholic church. Roman centricity deconstructs true catholicity by suggesting that Orthodox and Protestant churches are deficient; it similarly undermines canonicity (i.e., biblical authority) insofar as sola scriptura is virtually displaced by sola Roma. Collins and Walls remind us that what continues to divide Christians 500 years after the Reformation are not simply disagreements over doctrine or the authority and interpretation of Scripture, but differences over the nature of the church and the meaning of catholicity."  
--__Kevin J. Vanhoozer__, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School  
   
"For decades, there has been a spirited polemic against Protestantism that sought intellectual solace and resolution in converting to Rome. It was only a matter of time before somebody, somewhere, would challenge this whole operation. Collins and Walls have done so in a way that lowers the temperature but does not shirk the full range of issues at stake. The claims of the Roman church are subject to searching examination in an irenic yet candid assessment. No doubt the debate will continue; we can only hope that the tone and content will be better as a result of their efforts."  
--__William J. Abraham__, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University  
  
"The thesis of Roman but Not Catholic is that 'the Church of Rome is not sufficiently catholic,' and Collins and Walls support that admittedly ironic claim irenically but stringently. This is a book every Protestant who feels some pull toward Rome must read before converting. It should also be read by every Protestant who knows a fellow Protestant moving toward Rome."  
--__Roger E. Olson__, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University  
  
"The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation has spawned a number of attempts to explain why it happened and why it still matters. Collins and Walls paint a picture of Catholicism that is broader and more authentically traditional than the one professed by the Roman church. They do so with both clarity and charity and demonstrate that evangelical Protestantism has a strong claim to be the truest expression today of the faith once delivered to the saints."  
--__Gerald Bray__, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

__Kenneth J. Collins__ (PhD, Drew University) is professor of historical theology and Wesley studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.  
  
__Jerry L. Walls__ (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is professor of philosophy and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas.

This book offers a clearly written, informative, and fair critique of Roman Catholicism in defense of the catholic faith. Two leading evangelical thinkers in church history and philosophy summarize the major points of contention between Protestants and Catholics, honestly acknowledging real differences while conveying mutual respect and charity. The authors address key historical, theological, and philosophical issues as they consider what remains at stake five hundred years after the Reformation. They also present a hopeful way forward for future ecumenical relations, showing how Protestants and Catholics can participate in a common witness to the world.

This clearly written, informative, and fair critique of Roman Catholicism spells out the differences between Protestants and Catholics and offers recommendations for future ecumenical discussions.

__Contents__ Introduction  
1. What We Have in Common  
2. Tradition and the Traditions  
3. Scripture: No Greater Authority? 4. Rome or Nothing?  
5. Revelation, Biblical Authority, and Creed: How to Affirm Catholic Faith without Affirming the Claims of Rome 6. The Church, Part I: Excavating Rome's Exclusive Ecclesial Claims 7. The Church, Part II: Are Other Traditions Ecumenically Understood? 8. "You Are Your Own Pope": The Tu Quoque Objection 9. Sacraments: Baptismal Unity and Separated Suppers 10. Priesthood: From Presbyter to Priest, from Table to Altar 11. The Papacy: Shaking the Foundations 12. Machiavellian Machinations and More: The Later History of the Papacy 13. Papal (Im)Probabilities  
14. Protestants in the Crosshairs: Popular Roman Catholic Apologetics 15. Mary: Why She Matters  
16. Mary Again: From Dogmatic Definition to Co-Redeemer? 17. Justification Roman Style  
18. Justification: The Joint Declaration and Its Aftermath 19. Regeneration, Assurance, and Conversion: A Minor Chord in Roman Catholic Theology? 20. The Deeply Divided Church of Rome: The World's Largest Pluralist Christian Denomination? Conclusion: A Come to Jesus Moment Indexes

Walls, Jerry L. ;Collins, Kenneth J.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. What We Have in Common

2. Tradition and the Traditions

3. Scripture

4. Rome or Nothing?

5. Revelation, Biblical Authority, and Creed

6. The Church, Part I

7. The Church, Part II

8. “You Are Your Own Pope”

9. Sacraments

10. Priesthood

11. The Papacy

12. Machiavellian Machinations and More

13. Papal (Im)Probabilities

14. Protestants in the Crosshairs

15. Mary

16. Mary Again

17. Justification Roman Style

18. Justification

19. Regeneration, Assurance, and Conversion

20. The Deeply Divided Church of Rome

Conclusion

Author Index

Scripture and Ancient Writings Index

Subject Index

Back Cover

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