He traces their initial hostility toward the Catholic Church, their passionate research and the discovery of the historical Church, quitely waiting to be rediscovered. Thoroughly documented with over 400 footnotes, Crossing the Tiber contains an extensive compilation of biblical and patristic quotations and commentary on the issues of Baptism and the Eucharist, as well as a thorough analysis of Sola Scriptura and Tradition. Discover the uniform consistency of the Catholic teaching on Baptism and the Eucharist from Scriptures and the Church Fathers. Not only a moving account of the conversion of it's author and his entire family, but also an instructive document. Evangelical Protestants may learn the art of rediscovering the historically established Church.
Catholics can discover the clear logic of their faith.
I am enormously impressed with Ray's candor, courage and theological literacy. He appreciates the sentiments which prompted you to share the story of your conversion with him. He treats us to a fast paced and culturally savvy conversion story followed by an indispensable overview of how Baptism and Eucharist develop from the Hebrew Scriptures right through the Fathers and the Councils. Steve's massive and relentless footnotes, rich in historical and exegetical insight, carry on a running and brotherly argument with non-Catholic evangelicals and fundamentalists. Of all the very fine Catholic lay apologetics being done today, Steve's contribution deserves special attention.