The Roman Index of Forbidden Books Briefly Explained for Catholic Booklovers and Students

"The Roman Index of Forbidden Books" by Francis S. Betten explains the Catholic Church's use of the Roman Index, which listed books Catholics were not allowed to read. Written for Catholic readers, the book describes why the Church felt it needed to control what its members read, saying it was to protect their faith from dangerous ideas. Betten explains how books ended up on the Index and what Catholics should do about them. The author also uses historical examples, like the Galileo affair, to justify the Church's actions and clear up misunderstandings about why it censored books, ultimately supporting the idea that the Church had a right to do so.