Purgatory: Doctrinal, Historical and Poetical is a book written by Mary Anne Madden Sadlier that explores the concept of purgatory in Catholic theology. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part discussing the doctrinal basis for the belief in purgatory, including biblical references and the writings of early Church fathers. The second part delves into the historical development of the belief in purgatory, including its evolution from Jewish and pagan beliefs and its acceptance by the Catholic Church. The final part of the book is a collection of poems and hymns related to purgatory, including works by Dante, John Henry Newman, and other notable writers. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the concept of purgatory and its significance in Catholicism, as well as a collection of literature related to the topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.