The Thomistic Institute Purgatory: Good News for Most of Us | Professor Michael Root
Nov 30, 2023
Prof. Michael Root, Prof. of Systematic Theology at The Catholic Univ. of America, discusses the historical development of Purgatory and its relevance to our conformity to Christ. He explores the origins of purgatory, the role of prayers for the dead, and the impact of miracle stories on its doctrine. The chapter also touches on purgatory's significance in the Reformation and the final triumph of grace associated with it.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Development of the Doctrine of Purgatory
02:26 • 11min
The Influence of Miracle Stories on the Doctrine of Purgatory
13:28 • 6min
Building on the Foundation and the Revealing Fire
19:15 • 3min
The Concept of Purgatory and Its Significance in the Reformation
21:47 • 20min
Purgatory: The Final Triumph of Grace
41:24 • 2min