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Pope Peter

Defending the Church's Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis

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Pope Peter

By: Joe Heschmeyer
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The papacy is no stranger to controversy. In many ways it’s Catholicism’s defining doctrine—but also its most divisive. From medieval pontiffs who acted like princes to a modern pope whose every casual statement sets off a social-media firestorm, there has been plenty for non-Catholics to criticize and for the faithful to feel anxious about.

We profess that Jesus made St. Peter the visible head of his Church on earth and that his successors throughout the ages are guided by the Holy Spirit to govern, teach, and sanctify it. How can we strengthen this belief in the papacy in the face of challenges (both outside the Church and within it) and so strengthen our faith in the One who instituted it?

In Pope Peter, Joe Heschmeyer says that papal flaws are an opportunity to understand what the papacy really means, not to abandon it (or the Church). Drawing deeply on the scriptural and historical witness, he offers a thorough but accessible defense of the papal office and an edifying picture of the extent—and limits—of its authority.

Jesus made Peter the Rock of the Church and promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against it. Pope Peter will confirm your faith in that promise and help you proclaim its truth to others.

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Joe did an excellent job. His work in "Pope Peter" is truly commendable. This book provides invaluable insights into why the Church Jesus founded has a pope. It's a compelling and enlightening read that sheds light on the significance of the papacy in Christianity. looking forward to more audible books by Joe, maybe the early church was the Catholic Church next 😉

Joe is fantastic

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I'm an Anglican, not Catholic, but I enjoyed the book. Joe writes with clarity and generosity towards his readers. I didn't feel spoken down to, harangued or slandered which is often a problem in works that attempt to proselytise across traditions. Joe's critique of Protestantism is, I think fair and forceful, even if he doesn't say anything us protestants don't already painfully know. The fractured, ego-driven nature of much of Protestantism is a dire warning to us all about the failures of the reformation and the chaos it unleashed. Reading the words Jesus spoke about the unity and oneness of the church and then looking at the denominational smorgasbord that has erupted from a million interpretations of scripture should be enough to make one pause and question how it is we got here. Whatever it is that we are doing we are surely not honouring Christ's wishes for his church. Joe does a good job placing the papacy in context and clearing away a lot of the misunderstandings that we protestants might have about it. Does Joe do enough to compel this Christian to join the Catholic church? Not quite. Am I less squeamish about the idea than I was before reading the book? Actually, yes. There are still issues one can have with Catholicism that are not addressed here but I will be reading some of Joe's other works with an open mind.

Joe does a great job of defending the papacy

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