The Biblical Dante

Author : V. Stanley Benfell
Publisher : Toronto Italian Studies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1442642742

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The Biblical Dante by V. Stanley Benfell Pdf

Dante Alighieri cited the Bible extensively in his Commedia, but also used his epic poem to meditate on the meaning of the Scriptures as a 'true' text. The Biblical Dante provides close readings of passages from the Commedia to explore how Dante's concept of Biblical truth differs sharply from modern notions. V. Stanley Benfell examines Dante's argument that the truth of the sacred text could only be revealed when engaged with in a transformative manner - and that a lack of such encounters in his time had led to a rise in greed and corruption, notably within the Church. He also illustrates how the poet put forth a vision for the restoration of a just society using Biblical language and imagery, revealing ideas of both earthly and eternal happiness. The Biblical Dante provides an insightful analysis of attitudes towards both the Bible and how it was read in the Medieval period.

Author : V. Stanley Benfell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : LITERARY CRITICISM
ISBN : 1442694785

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The Biblical Dante by V. Stanley Benfell Pdf

Dante Alighieri cited the Bible extensively in his Commedia, but also used his epic poem to meditate on the meaning of the Scriptures as a 'true' text. The Biblical Dante provides close readings of passages from the Commedia to explore how Dante's concept of Biblical truth differs sharply from modern notions.V. Stanley Benfell examines Dante's argument that the truth of the sacred text could only be revealed when engaged with in a transformative manner - and that a lack of such encounters in his time had led to a rise in greed and corruption, notably within the Church. He also illustrates how the poet put forth a vision for the restoration of a just society using Biblical language and imagery, revealing ideas of both earthly and eternal happiness. The Biblical Dante provides an insightful analysis of attitudes towards both the Bible and how it was read in the Medieval period.

Author : V. Stanley Benfell
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781442694798

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The Biblical Dante by V. Stanley Benfell Pdf

Dante Alighieri cited the Bible extensively in his Commedia, but also used his epic poem to meditate on the meaning of the Scriptures as a 'true' text. The Biblical Dante provides close readings of passages from the Commedia to explore how Dante's concept of Biblical truth differs sharply from modern notions. V. Stanley Benfell examines Dante's argument that the truth of the sacred text could only be revealed when engaged with in a transformative manner - and that a lack of such encounters in his time had led to a rise in greed and corruption, notably within the Church. He also illustrates how the poet put forth a vision for the restoration of a just society using Biblical language and imagery, revealing ideas of both earthly and eternal happiness. The Biblical Dante provides an insightful analysis of attitudes towards both the Bible and how it was read in the Medieval period.

Author : Peter S. Hawkins
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0804737010

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Dante’s Testaments by Peter S. Hawkins Pdf

Exploring Dante's reading and how he transformed what he found, this book argues that the independence and strength of Dante's poetic stance stems from deep and sustained experience of Christian scriptures.

Author : Christian Moevs
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780195372588

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The Metaphysics of Dante's Comedy by Christian Moevs Pdf

Moevs offers a treatment of the metaphysical picture that grounds and motivates 'The Divine Comedy', and the relation between those metaphysics and Dante's poetics. He arrives at the conclusion that Dante believed that all of what we perceive as reality is in fact a creation or projection of conscious being.

Author : David H. Higgins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Bible
ISBN : UCSC:32106013188070

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Dante and the Bible by David H. Higgins Pdf

Author : Peter J. Leithart
Publisher : Canon Press & Book Service
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781885767165

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Ascent to Love by Peter J. Leithart Pdf

As one of the supreme Christian epic poems, Dante's Divine Comedy provides not only far more personality and emotional depth than the pagan epics, it also opens up all the issues on which Western history turns - truth, beauty, goodness, sin, sanctification, and triumph. For all that, C.S. Lewis loved the Comedy for its seemingly effortless poetry. In this guide Peter Leithart uses a biblical angle to open up the Comedy for students, high school and up. He begins his discussion by examining the meaning and place of the courtly love tradition and then introduces us to the varied levels of meaning throughout the work. In the heart of the guide, Leithart walks us carefully through the craft and symbolism of each progressive stage - Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Each section contains helpful study questions.

Author : Dante Alighieri
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0253316197

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Dante's Paradise by Dante Alighieri Pdf

The Paradise, which Dante called the sublime canticle, is perhaps the most ambitious book of The Divine Comedy. In this climactic segment, Dante's pilgrim reaches Paradise and encounters the Divine Will. The poet's mystical interpretation of the religious life is a complex and exquisite conclusion to his magnificent trilogy. Mark Musa's powerful and sensitive translation preserves the intricacy of the work while rendering it in clear, rhythmic English. His extensive notes and introductions to each canto make accessible to all readers the diverse and often abstruse ingredients of Dante's unparalleled vision of the Absolute: elements of Ptolemaic astronomy, medieval astrology and science, theological dogma, and the poet's own personal experiences.

Author : Dante Fortson
Publisher : Dante Fortson
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lesser Known People of The Bible: Black Women by Dante Fortson Pdf

Not only is the Bible full of strong women… it is full of strong black women. While it is often underplayed by mainstream Christianity, the majority of the Bible took place in Africa, and involved many women of color. In this study we'll look at the lives and lineages of the following women: + Hagar - Abraham's Egyptian wife. + Tamar - The Canaanite mother of Judah's twin sons. + Miriam - The older sister of Moses + Zipporah - Moses' Midianite wife. + Bathsheba - King Solomon's Canaanite mother. + Jezebel - King Ahab's wife from the line of Ham. + The Queen of Sheba - The Ethiopia queen that came to visit King Solomon. + Mary Magdalene - The woman with seven devils cast out by Christ. The presence of these women in the Bible is often a sticking point for many because most of them descended from the line of Ham. Those that didn't come from the line of Ham were Hebrews, which were often mistaken as descendants of Ham. If you've never done a study on who these women are, which lines they come from, and the roles they play in history, then make sure you grab this book.

Author : Barbara Reynolds
Publisher : Shoemaker & Hoard
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1593761244

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Dante by Barbara Reynolds Pdf

A provocative account of the life and work of the European literary giant offers insight into his political beliefs, addresses allegations about his marijuana use, and discusses the nature of such works as De Vulgari Eloquentia.

Author : Joe Carter,John Coleman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433518614

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How to Argue like Jesus by Joe Carter,John Coleman Pdf

Uses Jesus' words and actions found in the New Testament to systematically evaluate his rhetorical stylings, drawing real lessons from his teachings that today's readers can employ. Jesus of Nazareth never wrote a book, held political office, or wielded a sword. He never gained sway with the mighty or influential. He never took up arms against the governing powers in Rome. He was a lower-class worker who died an excruciating death at the age of thirty-three. Yet, in spite of all odds-obscurity, powerlessness, and execution-his words revolutionized human history. How to Argue Like Jesus examines the life and words of Jesus and describes the various ways in which he sought-through the spoken word, his life, and his disciples-to reach others with his message. The authors then pull some very simple rhetorical lessons from Jesus' life that readers can use today. Both Christian and non-Christian leaders in just about any field can improve their ability to communicate effectively by studying the words and methods of history's greatest communicator.

Author : Vittorio Montemaggi,Matthew Treherne
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780268162009

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Dante's Commedia by Vittorio Montemaggi,Matthew Treherne Pdf

In Dante's Commedia: Theology as Poetry, an international group of theologians and Dante scholars provide a uniquely rich set of perspectives focused on the relationship between theology and poetry in the Commedia. Examining Dante's treatment of questions of language, personhood, and the body; his engagement with the theological tradition he inherited; and the implications of his work for contemporary theology, the contributors argue for the close intersection of theology and poetry in the text as well as the importance of theology for Dante studies. Through discussion of issues ranging from Dante's use of imagery of the Church to the significance of the smile for his poetic project, the essayists offer convincing evidence that his theology is not what underlies his narrative poem, nor what is contained within it: it is instead fully integrated with its poetic and narrative texture. As the essays demonstrate, the Commedia is firmly rooted in the medieval tradition of reflection on the nature of theological language, while simultaneously presenting its readers with unprecedented, sustained poetic experimentation. Understood in this way, Dante emerges as one of the most original theological voices of the Middle Ages. Contributors: Piero Boitani, Oliver Davies, Theresa Federici, David F. Ford, Peter S. Hawkins, Douglas Hedley, Robin Kirkpatrick, Christian Moevs, Vittorio Montemaggi, Paola Nasti, John Took, Matthew Treherne, and Denys Turner.

Author : Jon M. Sweeney
Publisher : Jericho Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781455582235

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Inventing Hell by Jon M. Sweeney Pdf

Hell: The word means terror, darkness, and eternal separation from God. Some people think the Bible is clear about hell, but what if they're mistaken? With gripping narrative and solid scholarship, Sweeney charts hell's "evolution" from the Old Testament underworld Sheol, through history and literature, to the greatest influencer of all: Dante's Inferno. He reveals how the modern idea of hell is based mostly on Dante's imaginative genius-but in the process, he offers a more constructive understanding of the afterlife than ever before. Disturbing and enthralling, Sweeney will forever alter what we think happens to us after we die-and more importantly, he will make us reconsider how we live.

Author : Rachel Jacoff
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-02-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780521844307

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The Cambridge Companion to Dante by Rachel Jacoff Pdf

A fully updated 2007 edition of this useful and accessible coursebook on Dante's works, context and reception history.

Author : Richard H. Lansing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0415940974

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Dante: Dante and theology : the biblical tradition and Christian allegory by Richard H. Lansing Pdf

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.