The Treatise On Purgatory (1858)

By St Catherine

Book Overview

The Treatise On Purgatory is a religious text written by St. Catherine of Genoa in the mid-15th century. This book explores the concept of purgatory, which is a state of temporary suffering that souls must undergo after death to cleanse themselves of their sins before entering heaven. In this treatise, St. Catherine provides a detailed explanation of the nature of purgatory and the reasons for its existence. She also discusses the different levels of suffering that souls may experience in purgatory, depending on the severity of their sins. Throughout the book, St. Catherine emphasizes the importance of prayer and penance in helping souls to avoid or minimize their time in purgatory. She also offers advice on how the living can assist the souls in purgatory through acts of charity and devotion. Overall, The Treatise On Purgatory is a deeply spiritual and thought-provoking work that offers insights into the Catholic Church's teachings on the afterlife and the importance of leading a virtuous life.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169558208
• ISBN13: 9781169558205
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"