Catholic Divorce: The Deception of Annulments New edition

Brief Description: Many people believe that the Roman Catholic Church's teaching on marriage is clear and consistent: marriage is a sacrament, the marriage contract is indissoluble, divorce and remarriage are forbidden. In this book, theologians, historians, and sociologists overhaul the church's teaching and practice on divorce and remarriage, as well as personal testimonies from a number of persons who have gone through the annulment process. 'A real joy...full of wisdom... will be most helpful to Catholic individuals and families who have suffered the trauma of marital breakdown... (they) will find comfort in this book' Sociology of ReligionBiographical Note: Pierre Hegy is professor of sociology at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. Joseph Martos is professor of religious studies at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Review Citations:

Library Journal 07/01/2000 pg. 100 (EAN 9780826412287, Hardcover)

Choice 12/01/2000 pg. 723 (EAN 9780826412287, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Hegy, Pierre Pierre Hegy is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Adelphi University. Contributor Bio:  Martos, Joseph Joseph Martos is a respected educator, speaker, author and authority on the interaction of religious experience, theological ideas, cultural developments and liturgical ritual down through the ages. His work is interdisciplinary, accessible, and takes a balanced approach. His website, www. TheSacraments.org, contains biographical and contact information, as well as significant material on these and related topics. - See more at: http: //www.liguori.org/doorstothesacred.html#sthash. LSu2leAC.dpuf