MY TOP 10: Catholic Books for Curious Protestants

Here is a list of my top 10 must-read books that transformed my understanding of church history and the early Christian beliefs. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or seeking to deepen your faith, these books provide the tools, stories, and frameworks to see original Christianity (Catholicism) in its authentic biblical and historical context!

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MY TOP 10 BOOKS IN TODAY’S VIDEO:

#10 - A Rome for Restless Hearts: Finding a Spiritual Home in Catholicism by Sister Lisa Hezmalhalch https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593728394?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0593728394&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aipsflist_asin

#9 - Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love by Trent Horn
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683570243?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1683570243&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#8 - Surprised by Truth: 11 Converts Give the Biblical and Historical Reasons for Becoming Catholic by Patrick Madrid
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0964261081?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0964261081&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#7 - The Lamb's Supper:The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385496591?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0385496591&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#6 - Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary:Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah by Brant Pitre
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525572732?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0525572732&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#5 - Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385531869?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0385531869&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#4 - Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612783937?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1612783937&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#3 - Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism by Scott & Kimberly Hahn
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898704782?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0898704782&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#2 - Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ascension Press
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932645489?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1932645489&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

#1 - Early Church Fathers Collection by David Augustine & Robert Barron
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685781349?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1685781349&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

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