In The Divine Comedy , Dante Alighieri visualizes Purgatory as a with nine distinct levels, located at the antipodes of Jerusalem.
Purgatory is defined as a for those who die in God’s grace but still harbor "imperfect purification". It is not a "second chance" at salvation, but a "finishing school" for heaven. Purgatory
To achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. It is often described as a "cleansing fire" that burns away the lasting defects of sin. In The Divine Comedy , Dante Alighieri visualizes