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Catholic FAQ: Purgatory, The
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Book ID: 308 Page: 1

Section: 2A3

I. I was told that devout Jews believe in purgatory. Is this true?

The practice of praying for the dead has been part of the Jewish faith since before Christ. Remember that 2 Maccabees 12:39-46, on which Catholics base their observance of this practice, show that, a century and a half before Christ, prayer for the dead was taken for granted.

Quote ID: 7544

Time Periods: 2



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