Summa Apologetica: Catholic Apologetics and Moral Questions Paperback – October 22, 2025

Summa Apologetica is for adults and mature teens. It is specifically designed for a year-long course in Catholic Apologetics at the late high-school or early-college level. The book contains 162 questions and answers on Catholicism, Christianity, and faith in general. There are six categories: Natural Apologetics, Christian Apologetics, Catholic Apologetics, Historical Apologetics, Moral Apologetics and General Questions. The book is based on the philosophy and theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as magisterial documents and the writings of authors whose views are consistent with sound Catholic theology. In each answer, scriptural verses appear in bold print for quick reference. The study questions at the end of each chapter are helpful for classroom discussions, quizzes and tests. This textbook has a digital companion, available in the App Store and the Google Play Store. It is a mobile app called Appologetics®, written by the same author and containing the same content, a helpful pocket resource for convenience and quick reference.TESTIMONIALS“Joseph Freymann has done a real service with this clear and comprehensive volume, useful both as a textbook and as a reference work.” - Dr. Edward Feser, Professor of Philosophy, Pasadena City College"Summa Apologetica by Joseph Freymann is a valuable new resource for Catholics and non-Catholics seeking to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Faith and its teachings. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, the great Doctors of the Church, as well as from the works of several contemporary Catholic apologists, this compendium presents compelling evidence on key theological and moral questions. Whether engaging skeptics, strengthening personal conviction, or equipping others to ‘always be ready to give a defense,’ it is an essential addition to your library. Thoroughly researched, it reiterates and reinforces the timeless Catholic truth clearly and confidently.” — Patrick Madrid, author of How to Do Apologetics, and host of the daily “Patrick Madrid Show” on the Relevant Radio national network“Summa Apologetica is a simple, clear, complete book of Catholic apologetics, ideal for beginners.” – Peter Kreeft, author of Handbook of Christian Apologetics"I have a wall full of all the great apologetics books from the ancient writers, medieval writers and the contemporary apologists. This book Summa Apologetica is definitely the most comprehensive apologetics book I've ever seen." – Jesse Romero, Catholic Author • Radio Host • Evangelist Read more