The belief of praying for the dead

Title

The belief of praying for the dead

Author

Belhaven, John Hamilton, Baron, 1656-1708.

Publication

London :: Printed, and sold by Matthew Turner ...,

1688.

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Subject terms

Catholic Church -- Liturgy.

Catholic Church. -- Masses for the dead.

Prayers for the dead.

Purgatory.

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Contents

• title page
• THE Introduction.
• THE BELIEF OF Praying for the Dead.
  • CHAP. I. Of Pagans Praying for the Dead.
  • CHAP. II. Of the Primitive Church Praying that GOD would be mindful of the Saints.
  • CHAP. III. Of the Greek Church Praying for the Dead.
    • The Greek Church before the Council of Florence,
    • The Greek Church in the Council of Florence,
    • The Greek Church after the Council of Florence,
  • CHAP. IV. Of the diverse Opinions of the Fathers concerning the State of Men after Death.
  • CHAP. V. What it is the Church of Rome means by Pray∣ing for the Dead.
    • I. Reflection.
    • II. Reflection.
    • III. Reflection.
    • IV. Reflection.
  • CHAP. VI. Why Roman Catholicks believe the Dead are help'd by Prayers.
  • CHAP. VII. Of the Universal Church Praying for the Dead.
    • Petrus Venerabilis
    • S. Bernard
    • S. Isidore of Spain
    • S. Gregorie the Great,
    • The Council of Calcedon,
    • Theodoretus,
    • St. Austin
    • S. Hierome
    • S. Epiphanius
    • S. Chrysostom
    • Eusebius Caesariensis
    • Arnobius
    • Tertullian
    • Dionysius Areopagita
  • CHAP. VIII. Of Scriptures recommending Prayers for the DEAD.
    • The Maccabees:
    • In S. Matthew
    • S. Paul
    • S. John,
  • CHAP. IX. Of Purgatory.
  • Conclusion.
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