What are the central doctrines of the faith and how do they relate to one another? When did they come about and can they be connected to Scripture? In this accessible exploration of the Catholic Faith, Rausch shows how systematic theology takes a closer look at its doctrinal tradition, in the interest of better communicating the mystery of salvation and bringing it into a dialogue with culture. With thoughtful recommendations for further reading included at the end of each chapter, this book explores the basic themes of Catholic systematic theology from a biblical, historical, and contemporary perspective, always aware of today’s theological pluralism.