Quite Contrary: A Biblical Reconsideration of the Apparitions of Mary, 3rd ed.

Stated simply... This is one of the most impressive reads regarding the Roman Catholic Faith! Not only is it educational, but it is provocative. Well documented and researched, this critical examination of the World's largest religion leaves 'no stone unturned'. The author's insights provides details which often elude even the most diligent students. If you are sincere about the quest for truth concerning the Catholic Faith, it would behoove you to examine this jewel.

Kauffman's approach is biblical and uncompromising, yet compassionate, concerning the Marian Apparitions. I appreciate Mr. Kauffman's wisdom, logic, accuracy and fairness on this extemely controversial subject. Quite contrary is a must read for anyone (Catholic or Protestant) who seeks to know the truth concerning this phenomenon.

This book is meant for followers of Marian apparitions. It gently takes the reader (usually Catholics) through comparisons of the messages of the Marian apparitions and why they can not be from the Mary of the Bible. Will show that these are from the Enemy and not from God, without angering the reader who may be subscribing to these phenomena.

The author proceeds with meticulous step after meticulous step. Each step leads closer to a conclusion which cannot be denied and, that is both awesome and frightening. The leadings of these apparitions bring to the light of reality the deception and the awesome power that the powers of darkness possess and shows how these powers play on man's innate desire to be "loved", to have a personal contact with a "god" and to be reassured that all they have to do is believe and obey what the apparitions say. The eventual goal of the apparitions becomes crystal clear as the author proceeds, chapter by chapter. This is must reading for all Roman Catholics and Protestants as well. The content can not be faulted with it's multitude of references.

I found this book to be one that had to be read at least twice. Unfortunately, there are too few critiques on this kind of subject.The author makes the point that too often what is supernatural is of God to the average layperson in the Roman Church, so the messages are accepted at face value.There seems to be little or no recognization of the fact that Satanic forces often portray themselves as "angels of light" to deceive many. The messages of the apparitions "represent the complete transfer of all the messianic attributes of Christ to Mary, or rather to the apparition that claim to be Mary: His sinlessness, His resurrection, His role as Redeemer, Mediator and Advocate." This book will certainly awaken some to what is happening in this realm. It is well written and documented.