I found this book to be very interesting, albeit only the first half. The historical accounts in the book are all footnoted to the original sources, and the author lets the events and laws speak for themselves.
This book is an excellent read. It played a large part in my conversion (reversion ?!) back to the Catholic Church. It details the questions and discovery of Mark Shea. While not extremely exegetical, it does provide a good starting point for understanding the Catholic Church's position on authority, both scriptural and magesterial.
Having purchased Not By Faith Alone I was expecting a detailed in-depth analysis of the sola scriptura subjuct. What you get with this book is a collection of essays and debates on the topic. While the book is an interesting read, I would have preferred a format more like the aforementioned book.
