This is a general bibliography of titles related to the Catholic faith, to Judaism, and to the relationship between Israel and the Church.
The primary, most recommended and ultimate source of divine revelation is of course the Bible, closely followed by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the authoritative interpretation of Sacred Scripture as preserved in the Tradition of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
See also our links page for more online resources.
Magisterial Documents (Online Resources)
Catechesis (studying the Catholic faith)
- Documents of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65)
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994) (or from the Vatican website in other languages)
- Declaration Dominus Iesus on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church (2000)
- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2006)
Catechesis (teaching the Catholic faith)
- Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Nuntiandi (On Evangelization in the Modern World) (1975)
- John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Catechesi Tradendae (On Catechesis in our Time) (1979)
- General Directory for Catechesis (1997)
Marriage and the Family
- Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio (On the Christian Family in the Modern World) (1981)
- Pope John Paul II, Letter to Families (1994)
- Pontifical Council for the Family, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (1995)
- Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) (2006)
Books
Catechesis/Theology
- Catechism of the Catholic Church. New York: DoubleDay, 1995.
- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2006.
- Congregation for the Clergy. General Directory for Catechesis. Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1997.
- Sheed, Frank. A Map of Life. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1994.
- Sheed, Frank. Theology and Sanity. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1993.
- Sheed, Frank. Theology for Beginners. Angelico Press, 2011.
Catholic Apologetics
- Horn, Trent. Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love. Catholic Answers Press, 2017.
- Sri, Edward. Love Unveiled: The Catholic Faith Explained. Ignatius Press, 2017.
- Keating, Karl. Catholicism and Fundamentalism. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1988.
- Kreeft, Peter. Fundamentals of the Faith. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1988.
- Sheed, Frank. Catholic Evidence Training Outlines. Ann Arbor: Catholic Evidence Guild, 1992.
Christian Apologetics
- Brown, Michael L. Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus, Vols 1-4. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2000.
- Kreeft, Peter and Ronald K. Tacelli. Handbook of Christian Apologetics. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994.
- Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. San Francisco: Harper, 2001.
- McDowell, Josh. Evidence that Demands a Verdict (Vols. 1-2). Thomas Nelson, 1992.
- Pitre, Brant. The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ. Image, 2016.
- Strobel, Lee. The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus. Zondervan, 1998.
- Strobel, Lee. The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence that Points toward God. Zondervan, 2009.
Church Fathers
- Jurgens, W.A. The Faith of the Early Fathers, Vols. 1-3. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1970.
Israel and the Church (Catholic and Christian Zionism)
- D’Costa, Gavin, and Faydra Shapiro, eds. Contemporary Catholic Approaches to the People, Land, and State of Israel. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2022.
- Kenny, Anthony. Catholics, Jews and the State of Israel. New York; Mahwah: Paulist Press, 1993.
- Lux, Richard C. The Jewish People, the Holy Land, and the State of Israel: A Catholic View. New York: Paulist Press, 2010.
- Prince, Derek The Destiny of Israel and the Church. Milton Keynes, UK: Word Books, 1992.
Jewish Roots
- Wilson, Marvin R. Our Father Abraham. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1989.
Jewish-Christian Relations, Jewish-Christian Identity
- Brown, Michael L. Our Hands are Stained with Blood. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image, 1992.
- Flannery, Edward H. The Anguish of the Jews. New York: MacMillan, 1965.
- Friedman, Elias. Jewish Identity (online PDF text).
Jews and Jesus: Jewish Christians, Messianic Jews, Hebrew Catholics, Catholics Jews
- Barrack, Martin. Second Exodus. Houston: Magnificat Institute Press, 1999.
- Chervin, Ronda. Bread from Heaven: Stories of Jews who found the Messiah. New Hope, KY: Remnant of Israel, 1994.
- Chervin, Ronda. The Ingrafting: The Conversion Stories of Ten Hebrew-Catholics. New Hope, KY: Remnant of Israel, 1987.
- Schoeman, Roy H. Honey from the Rock: Sixteen Jews find the Sweetness of Christ. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2007.
- Schoeman, Roy H. Salvation is from the Jews. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2003.
- Zolli, Eugenio. Before the Dawn. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1954.
Liturgy and Sacraments
- Hahn, Scott. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth. New York: DoubleDay, 1999.
- Hahn, Scott. Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession. New York: DoubleDay, 2003.
- Hahn, Scott. Swear to God: The Promise and Power of the Sacraments. New York: DoubleDay, 2004.
- Howard, Thomas. Evangelical is not Enough. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1984.
Marriage and the Family
- Evert, Jason. If You Really Loved Me. San Diego: Catholic Answers, 2003.
- John Paul II, The Theology of the Body. Boston: Pauline Books, 1997.
- Hahn, Scott. First Comes Love: Finding Your Family in the Church and the Trinity. New York: DoubleDay, 2002.
- West, Christopher. Good News about Sex & Marriage. Ann Arbor: Servant Publications, 2000.
- West, Christopher. Theology of the Body for Beginners. West Chester, PA: Ascension Press, 2004, 2009.
Mary and the Saints
- Hahn, Scott. Hail Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God. New York: DoubleDay, 2001.
- Manelli, Stefano. All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed. New Bedford, MA: Academy of the Immaculate, 1989.
- Newman, John Henry. Mary, the Second Eve. Rockford, Il: Tan, 1982.
- Sheen, Fulton J. The World's First Love. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1952.
Scripture and Salvation History
- Bergsma, John. Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 2012.
- Bergsma, John. New Testament Basics for Catholics. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 2015.
- Clark, Stephen B. The Old Testament in the Light of the New: The Stages of God's Plan. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2017.
- Gray, Tim, and Jeff Cavins. Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible. Ascension Press, 2010.
- Hahn, Scott. A Father Who Keeps His Promises. Ann Arbor: Servant, 1998.
