The Prisoners Of The King: Thoughts On The Catholic Doctrine Of Purgatory (1882)

By Henry James Coleridge

Book Overview

The Prisoners Of The King: Thoughts On The Catholic Doctrine Of Purgatory is a book written by Henry James Coleridge in 1882. The book explores the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory, which is the belief that after death, souls may undergo a period of purification before entering heaven. Coleridge delves into the history and theology of Purgatory, examining the scriptural basis for the doctrine and the arguments made by both supporters and detractors of the belief. He also discusses the practical implications of Purgatory for the lives of Catholics, including the practice of praying for the dead and the use of indulgences.Throughout the book, Coleridge emphasizes the importance of Purgatory as a means of understanding God's love and mercy. He argues that the doctrine provides hope for those who have not lived perfect lives, and that it is a necessary component of Catholic theology.Overall, The Prisoners Of The King is a thoughtful and comprehensive exploration of the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory and its significance for believers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165124262
• ISBN13: 9781165124268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Prisoners of the King

Being a traditional Roman Catholic, I'm always thrilled to find good, solid, traditional books written before Vatican II. For me, this was a new one, which contains solid, old-fashioned Catholic truths. The author utilizes passages from the Bible to illustrate various facets of purgatory. This was a totally new concept for me, which I had never considered. This book is so unique that I bought this copy for a priest to help give him sermon ideas.