| Description |
iv, 135 pages ; 18 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: "A fond thing, vainly invented" -- 1. Why purgatory? -- Clarifying misconceptions -- Examples of purification -- Purification as an encounter -- 2. Historical considerations -- Scriptural perspectives -- Patristic understanding -- Medieval developments -- Council of Trent -- 3. Theological context of purgatory -- Heaven and hell -- Communion of saints -- Value of suffering -- Presence of God -- Christian perfection -- 4. Purgatory and the theology of judgment -- Volf's theology of the last judgment -- Process of healing -- Reconciliation with others -- Conclusion: "Jesus is our purgatory." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages127-135). |
| Subject |
Purgatory.
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Catholic Church -- Doctrines.
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Evangelicalism.
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Reformed Church -- Doctrines.
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Judgment Day.
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| ISBN |
9780809146819 paperback alkaline paper |
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0809146819 paperback alkaline paper |
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