Rome Sweet Home

Rome Sweet Home chronicles Scott and Kimberly Hahn's journey from Protestant ministry to the Catholic Church. The memoir alternates between their perspectives as they recount their theological studies, personal struggles, and evolving understanding of faith. Scott Hahn, a Presbyterian minister and seminary professor, documents his research into early Christian writings and Catholic doctrine. Kimberly, also from a staunchly Protestant background, shares her initial resistance to and gradual acceptance of Catholic teachings. The narrative follows their path through academic inquiry, scripture study, and encounters with both Catholic and Protestant communities. Their story encompasses professional consequences, family reactions, and the challenge of maintaining unity in their marriage during this transformation. This dual memoir explores themes of intellectual honesty, the cost of following conviction, and the intersection of faith and family relationships. The Hahns' account offers an examination of how theological study can lead to unexpected spiritual destinations.

Readers describe this conversion story as honest and personal, particularly resonating with those interested in Catholic apologetics and Protestant-to-Catholic journeys. Many reviewers note the detailed theological explanations and biblical references that supported the Hahns' conversion process. Readers appreciated: - Clear explanations of Catholic doctrinal differences - The dual perspective of husband and wife - Biblical scholarship depth - Personal struggles and family impact Common criticisms: - Too academic/theological for some readers - Repetitive narrative structure - Some found Scott's tone occasionally arrogant - Protestant readers noted perceived bias against Reformed theology Ratings: Amazon: 4.8/5 (1,800+ reviews) Goodreads: 4.3/5 (8,900+ ratings) One frequent comment from readers: "Helped me understand Catholic teachings I previously misunderstood." Several Protestant readers mentioned the book challenged their assumptions, even if they didn't agree with the conclusions: "Made me think deeply about my own beliefs."

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🔹 Scott Hahn was a Presbyterian minister and ardent anti-Catholic before his conversion, believing the Catholic Church was the "Whore of Babylon" mentioned in Revelation. 🔹 The book's title is a wordplay reflecting both Scott and Kimberly's journey home to Rome (Catholicism) and their physical home in Steubenville, Ohio, where Scott teaches at the Franciscan University. 🔹 Despite Scott's conversion to Catholicism in 1986, Kimberly initially remained Protestant and struggled with his decision for several years before her own conversion in 1990. 🔹 The manuscript was rejected by 20 publishers before being accepted by Ignatius Press, and has since sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. 🔹 Scott Hahn's theological research on the covenant and family led him to develop the concept of "covenant theology," which became a cornerstone of his understanding of Catholic doctrine and helped facilitate his conversion.