Palmetto Publishing Releases William N. Howard’s Catholicism Book

Palmetto Publishing has released Concerning Catholicism, a book by United States attorney William N. Howard that compares official Roman Catholic doctrine with biblical text in a side-by-side, evidence-based format.

Howard is a former Catholic and trial attorney. The book, subtitled A “CathVangelical” Journey, draws on his experience as a trial attorney to examine questions that Catholics and Evangelical Christians may carry but rarely explore in depth.

Doctrinal comparison#

Howard examines key Roman Catholic source texts, including the Catechism of the Council of Trent and The Catholic Catechism, and sets their claims next to corresponding biblical passages.

Major topics include the papacy, the sacraments, purgatory, and the role of Mary. The book uses a courtroom style presentation, laying out primary sources on both sides so readers can weigh the evidence directly.

Each chapter follows a structure rooted in textual analysis methods Howard has used across hundreds of legal cases argued in courts nationwide.

Intended readers#

Howard frames the book as a resource for lifelong Catholics who have encountered unresolved doubts about whether inherited doctrine aligns with Scripture, and for Evangelical Christians with Catholic family members or friends.

The book states that the stakes are not financial but eternal. It is presented as a structured way to understand and discuss doctrinal differences without hostility.

Author background#

William N. Howard, Esq. is a trial attorney whose career spans hundreds of cases argued across the United States. He has authored thousands of legal briefs presented to state trial, appellate, and supreme courts, federal district and appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

His legal writing includes publications, treatise chapters, and articles on a range of topics.

Publication details#

The book is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Howard is available for interviews.