ISBN: 9780259437413 - the memory of our dead (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of Catholic practices of praying for the deceased and offering support to souls in purgatory. The author traces these traditions from their earliest origins in Jewish prayer for the dead, through their development in the early Christian era, and up to the Middle Ages. The work provides unique insights into the evolution of the diptychs, commemorative lists of the deceased read during Mass, and the practice of offering Masses for the dead. It explores the deep-rooted belief in the efficacy of prayers and alms-giving for assisting the souls of the departed and examines how these practices shaped charitable institutions and funerary customs throughout history. Ultimately, this book unveils the profound significance of these traditions, highlighting their role in fostering a sense of connection between the living and the dead and offering comfort and hope in the face of loss. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…