Protestant Apologetics

For those who are unaware, the term "apologetics" refers to the act of defending one's point of view. In the case of religion, it refers to the defense of one's religion against those who challenge its truth or accuracy. I have been interested in apologetics for many years.

I have perused two types of apologetics materials: those materials which defend that Catholic faith against Protestant religions, and those which defend Christianity in general against athiests and non-Christian religions. I have also seen, though I have not read, Jewish apologetics materials. I have yet to see, however, any apologetics materials defending specific Protestant religions against the Catholic faith or other Protestant denominations.

In case you're wondering, I'm not trying to prove any part of Catholicism wrong. I have long since recognized that the Catholic Church is the original Church of Christ and the Lord's Kingdom on earth. However, I have never been satisfied with simply knowing my own arguments for my position. I always want to know what the other side's arguments are against my position so that I know how to counter such views.

To continue, there are hundreds of books and articles by various Protestant groups which make base criticisms against the Church. However, these don't seem to arise to the level which I would term apologetics. For example, Protestants continually assert that the Catholic Church bears little resemblance to the Church of the first and second century, and that the early Church did not believe in a "real presence." This is easily refuted simply by reading the writings of the Church fathers, such as Ignatius of Antioch or Turtullian. One would think that Protestants would be well-prepared to address these writings. Yet I cannot seem to find material that reaches that level of discussion.

If anyone knows of any such books or articles to which you can refer me, I would be most appreciative.