| Author |
Patrick, Saint, 373?-463? |
| Title |
De Tribus Habitaculis Liber
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 32.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose
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| Summary |
"De Tribus Habitaculis Liber" by Saint Patrick is a theological treatise written in the early medieval period, likely during the 5th or 6th century. This work explores the concepts of the three habitations under God's omnipotence: Heaven, Earth, and Hell. The text serves as a meditation on the nature of good and evil, contrasting the eternal joys of Heaven with the torment of Hell, providing a moral framework for understanding the soul's journey. The book begins by outlining the three realms of existence, emphasizing the stark contrasts between them: Heaven is depicted as a realm of light, bliss, and the presence of God, while Hell is portrayed as a place of darkness, misery, and eternal suffering. The narrative elaborates on the state of the world, which contains both good and evil, and the paths that lead towards either eternal life or damnation. Through vivid descriptions of the torments of Hell and the rewards of Heaven, Saint Patrick urges readers to pursue righteousness and reject worldly pleasures. He articulates the consequences of sin and offers insight into divine justice, ultimately culminating in a vision of the beatific union with God that awaits the faithful. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Latin |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Heaven -- Christianity
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| Subject |
Hell -- Christianity
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38708 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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