LIMB, limbus, in the church of Rome, is used in two different senses. 1. The limb of the patriarchs is said to be the place where the patriarchs waited the redemption of mankind: in this place, they suppose our Saviour's soul continued from the time of his death to his resurrection. 2. The limb of infants, dying without baptism: a place supposed to be distinct both from heaven and hell; since, say they, children dying innocent of any actual sin do not deserve hell, and by reason of their original sin cannot be admitted into heaven.

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