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Burial, Purgatory, and the Resurrection: Mike Aquilina on Early Christian Care for the Dead
How did the early Christians' care for their dead revolutionize Roman culture, and what can the Roman catacombs teach us about historical belief in purgatory and the resurrection of the body? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Church historian, author, and speaker Mike Aquilina (fathersofthechurch.com) to discuss the ancient roots of Catholic burial customs and prayers for the faithful departed.
Aquilina contrasts the Roman custom of cremation with Jewish and early Christian burial traditions, explaining that Christian care for mortal remains was grounded in the firm…
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