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

Stunning... Absolutely stunning work of scriptural exegesis and Catholic Apologetic! As a new convert I found this book amazingly helpful in understanding the scriptural foundation for the Papacy.

Gives a great teaching as to why we have a pope and how it is biblical. A great read!

I really enjoyed this book as it provided compelling evidence on various levels in support of the papacy. I especially enjoyed the section explaining the meaning of Peter using the coin from the fish's mouth to pay the Temple tax for Jesus and himself. This story from the Bible was always very confusing for me. This is just one example of the many ways the book defends the primacy of Peter. It is an excellent resource for understanding more about the origins of the papacy as well as defending the Catholicism.

My jaw dropped when Joe explained Jesus tethering himself to Peter in Matthew 17:24-27. So grateful to learn more about the biblical support for the papacy. Love you guys!

I have just started to read the book, but I can already tell this book is written in manner that all can understand, i.e. doesn't take a degree in philosophy to understand. I am hoping this book will help my daughter who has left the Church for a large non-denominational church. She now seems confused on what the Catholic Church is and why all churches are not equal. I think this book will help straighten out some of the confusion.

I could not put this wonderful book down. Very well written, logical and brilliant! The author explained difficult passages of the Bible and the importance of having a Christ appointed head of authority over His Church. I purchased additional copies to share with my friends and family - God bless.

This book brought me to a deeper understanding of the papacy and a newfound love and connection to St. Peter. It feels like the rock of the Church was placed under my feet providing more confidence in the fullness of truth present in the Catholic Church. It's become one of my favorite books. I have been recommending to all of my Protestant and Catholic friends who have questions and struggles.

I strongly recommend that you buy this book - I bought two copies. It is lucidly written - clean, very readable. Great tool for discussing the issue with Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

As a person that considered himself well versed in the arguments to be made in defense of the Papacy I was reluctant to buy this. I am glad I did as the author does not rely on the traditional defenses of the Papacy. He brings to light a series of other arguments that are equally powerful and then caps them off with the ones we all know. I was humbled and you can ask my wife and she will tell you that is not easy. Thank you Joe for both writing the book and reminding me that no how much you may know there is always more to learn and someone out there to teach you.