""The Doctrine of Purgatory and the Practice of Praying for the Dead, as Maintained by the Romish Church, Examined"" is a book written by William John Hall and published in 1843. The book is a critical examination of the Catholic Church's belief in purgatory and the practice of praying for the dead. Hall, an Anglican priest, argues that these beliefs are not supported by the Bible and are instead based on human tradition. He also criticizes the Catholic...