Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest: A Story of Conversion and 40 Comparative Doctrines

By Eric Shuster

Book Overview

Eric and his wife, Marilyn, were happy with their Catholic faith. Both rooted deep in their beloved religion, neither one dreamed that they would ever leave it. But when they moved next door to a Mormon family, their lives changed forever. This is thestory of their conversion, as told by Eric, along with a respectful and enlightening comparison of 40 key doctrines between Catholicism and Mormonism that testified to them of the restoration of the gospel. Find yourself touched, challenged, and educated as you share Eric and Marilyn's journey from Catholic roots to Mormon harvest.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599552574
• ISBN13: 9781599552576
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Cedar Fort
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A must read for any who seek clarification between Catholicism and Mormonism

What makes someone leave Catholicism for Mormonism? "Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest: A Story of Conversion and 40 Comparative Doctrines" tells the story of how one family left their roots of Catholicism to embrace the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Telling their tale and comparing the major differences between the two religions, "Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest" is a must read for any who seek clarification between Catholicism and Mormonism.

"A Comparison of the Two Religions"

Catholic Roots Mormon Harvest shows the similarities between the two denominations. This book looks closely at forty key doctrines. Eric and Marily Shuster's faith ran deep in the Catholic Church. A neighbor introduced them to the Mormon Church. Eric shares their conversion story. He continues by discussing life before birth, creation and the fall, the Trinity, the crucifixion and resurrection, and the priesthood. I was particularly interested in the priesthood and the organization. I found this book very interesting. I have always been fascinated by both denominations. Catholic Roots Mormon Harvest is well written. Both Catholic and Mormon's will find this book informative.

A Must Read for Any Seeker of Truth

I'm always intrigued at the conversion stories of others. This book is more than just a conversion story. It is an in-depth comparison between Catholicism and Mormonism by an author that has been directly involved in both. Eric shares his remarkable conversion story in an easy conversational flow with bits of humor here and there. I was filled with joy as a read of the spiritual experiences that Eric shares with us all. Eric puts forth the most complete comparison of Catholicism and Mormonism that I have ever seen, providing ample references as well as his thoughts and commentary on 40 doctrines and practices. This book is an excellent resource for all honest truth seekers. --- John Webster, author of the LDS Resources Website