The Divine Beauty Parlor: Rediscovering Purgatory

Meggie K Daly

8 Bewertungen von Goodreads

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Misericordia Publishing, 2023

1735238864 / 9781735238869

  • Softcover
  • Gebraucht
Alle Details anzeigen

Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USAWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

Verkäufer/-in mit 5 Sternen

Verkäufer:in bei ZVAB seit 20. Dezember 2007

Softcover

Zustand: Gebraucht - Befriedigend

EUR 11,30

 Versand gratis 
Versand innerhalb von USA

Anzahl: 1 verfügbar

In den Warenkorb
30 Tage kostenlose Rückgabe

Artikelbeschreibung des Verkäufers

The Divine Beauty Parlor: Rediscovering Purgatory is a captivating narrative that examines purgatory through the multifaceted approach of theology, philosophy, Christian anthropology, history, Catholic teaching, and Protestant objections. Extensively researched by Meggie K. Daly, the book is written from a Catholic perspective but with an ecumenical eye toward understanding the roots of Christian denominational differences regarding Purgatory's existence. Against the backdrop of a postmodern world, the book explores the concept of absolute truth through the prism of the "Three Pillars" that the Catholic Church uses to discern truth: Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and Magisterium. The book addresses the complexities of sin, guilt, and conscience and delves into the oft-misunderstood concept of temporal punishment for sin. Arguments for and against Purgatory are framed within their respective theological views of justification, sanctification, and human psychology. Various theological models of Purgatory are presented, emphasizing divine mercy, divine justice, or both with philosophical insight and historical perspective. The "work" of Purgatory is speculated upon within the guardrails of Catholic doctrine.The history of Purgatory examines early Christian epitaphs and "literature," classical biblical exegesis, the writing of the early Greek and Latin Fathers, the impact of Scholasticism, and papal and council documents, including dogmatic declarations. The theology and historical roots of indulgences are unearthed, including their ties to early Christian penitential rites, the "Holy Wars" and Crusades, and their impact on the Protestant Reformation. Purgatory's depiction in medieval art, literature, and the legends and writings of saints are unveiled. Lastly, contemplation of traditional Catholic channels of grace and St. Thérèse of Lisieux's "Little Way" offers readers open pathways to potentially bypass Purgatory. Daly's penetrating approach and unique synthesis of information presume no previous knowledge other than the basics of the Christian faith and an inquisitive mind. The Divine Beauty Parlor is appropriate for anyone curious about Purgatory, those who desire a deeper understanding, and serious scholars alike.…

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN1735238864G

Titel
The Divine Beauty Parlor: Rediscovering Purgatory
Autor
Meggie K Daly
Verlag
Misericordia Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr
2023
Zustand
Good
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
1735238864
ISBN-13
9781735238869

World of Books (was SecondSale)

Montgomery, IL, USA

Verkäufer/-in mit 5 Sternen

Verkäufer:in bei ZVAB seit 20. Dezember 2007

Versandkosten innerhalb von USA

Artikel4 bis 12 Werktage3 bis 6 Werktage
Erster ArtikelEUR 0,00EUR 9,81
Die Versandzeiten werden von den Verkäuferinnen und Verkäufern festgelegt. Sie variieren je nach Versanddienstleister und Standort. Sendungen, die den Zoll passieren, können Verzögerungen unterliegen. Eventuell anfallende Abgaben oder Gebühren sind von der Käuferin bzw. dem Käufer zu tragen. Die Verkäuferin bzw. der Verkäufer kann Sie bezüglich zusätzlicher Versandkosten kontaktieren, um einen möglichen Anstieg der Versandkosten für Ihre Artikel auszugleichen.

Zahlungsarten

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Shopbeschreibung

Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …

Unternehmensdaten der Verkäuferin bzw. des Verkäufers

SBYB, Inc.

900 Knell Rd
Montgomery, IL USA 60538