The Concept of Purgatory in England
Description:
It is not the purpose of this dissertation to present a history of Purgatory; rather, it is to show through the history the influence of purgatorial doctrine on the English lay community and the need of that community for this doctrine. Having established the importance this doctrine held for so many in England, with an examination of the chantry institution in England, this study then examines how this doctrine was stripped away from the laity by political and religious reformers during the…
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Date:
August 2010
Creator:
Machen, Chase E.
Partner:
UNT Libraries