Purgatory

This book examines the concept of Purgatory. However, in contradistinction to the many monographs and edited volumes published in the past 50 years devoted to historical, cultural, or theological treatments of Purgatory--especially in proportion to the voluminous output on Heaven and Hell--this collection features papers by philosophers and other scholars engaged specifically in philosophical argument, debate, and dialogue involving conceptions of Purgatory and related ideas. It exists to broaden the discussion beyond the prevailing trends in the academic literature and fills an important intellectual gap.

Aceasta carte examineaza conceptul de purgatoriu. Cu toate acestea, in contradictie cu numeroasele monografii si volume editate publicate in ultimii 50 de ani, dedicate tratamentelor istorice, culturale sau teologice ale Purgatoriului - mai ales proportional cu volumul voluminelor din Cer si Iad - aceasta colectie contine lucrari ale filosofilor alti cercetatori s-au angajat in mod special in argumentarea filosofica, dezbaterea si dialogul care implica conceptii despre purgatoriu si idei conexe.