What a famous painting suggests about Dante’s life, legend, and legacy.
the EditorsAmerican literary education absolutely mangles the Divine Comedy.
Elesha CoffmanDescribing a pilgrimage through the realms of death, Dante shares his vision of how Christians should live.
Rolland HeinIf you still can’t grasp what Dante meant to say in the Comedy, this may (or may not) help.
DanteDante’s other books further illuminate his medieval mindset and shed light on the Comedy.
Oscar KuhnsBanished from his hometown, Dante became lonely, bitter, and inspired.
Bonnie C. HarveyFrom elements of many traditions, Dante fashioned a towering new theology.
Hans Urs von BalthasarChronology of events related to Dante and the DivineComedy.
the EditorsThe Inferno is crammed with greedy Florentines receiving their due.
Elesha CoffmanThe dream of reaching heaven by visiting holy sites inspired millions of medieval Christians—including Dante.
Jeanetta R. ChrystieStar sightings in the Comedy highlight Dante’s religious and political views.
Steve Gertz; Janine PetryVisions of eternity just aren’t what they used to be.
Jeffrey Burton RussellWhy Dante’s medieval masterwork continues to thrive in translation.
Robert PinskyResources for further study of Dante and his works.
the EditorsGlobal Outpouring
Christianity and theater
Awakenings
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