By Josef Pieper and Heinz Raskop What Catholics Believe, the second of Josef Pieper’s works to appear in English (1951), is a succinct and stirring statement of the Faith. Built around the twelve clauses of the Creed, What Catholics Believe is composed of short essays on dogma, doctrine, and ethics, with a concluding reflection on Church history. Pieper and Raskop identify the two distinguishing marks of a Christian as faith and life. The Christian faith is in the Triune God, as revealed by Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh; the Christian life flows from the Most Holy Trinity, by whom the Christian is created, redeemed, and sanctified. Illuminative and informative, and including the original, helpful introduction by Gerald B. Phelan, What Catholics Believe is the perfect resource for every believer and an excellent introduction for those interested in learning the good news of the Catholic faith. Josef Pieper (1904–1997) was a prominent German Catholic philosopher, professor, and author. His many works include the outstanding Leisure, the Basis of Culture, and Faith, Hope, Love. Heinz Raskop (1904–1985) was a German educator, professor, and politician. Paperback: 154pp. ISBN: 978-1949899771
