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355 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: The Surprising Irish Origin of Purgatory

The Symbolic World

CHAPTER

Exploring Irish Christianity and the Roots of Purgatory

This chapter explores the relationship between Irish Christianity and the development of purgatory, highlighting the role of 6th-century monasticism in Ireland. It also discusses the influence of Irish missionaries and the significance of purification in the Christian journey, referencing Dante's 'Purgatorio' and promoting a related upcoming course.

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