O Inferno by Auguste Callet
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| Author | Callet, Auguste, 1812-1883 |
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| Translator | Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 |
| Uniform Title | Enfer. Portuguese |
| Title | O Inferno |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "O Inferno" by Augusto Callet is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work explores theological concepts surrounding the nature of hell, divine justice, and human morality through a critical lens, reflecting on the implications of traditional Christian beliefs on society and individual psyche. Callet delves into the contrasts between mercy and justice, sin and atonement, ultimately questioning the principles underlying the eternal consequences of human actions. At the start of the narrative, the translator, Camillo Castello Branco, reflects on the state of religious discourses in Portugal, addressing the fervent sermons that evoke fear of damnation while neglecting the moral responsibility of individuals within society. He articulates a discontent with the depiction of a God who metes out eternal punishment indiscriminately, compelling the reader to consider the implications of such a belief. Additionally, he introduces Callet's text, hinting at its condemnation by the Church, which further propels his exploration of the theme of hell and how it intertwines with human experience of guilt, morality, and societal hypocrisy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Hell |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28584 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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