The Biblical Dante
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Toronto Italian Studies
ISBN-10
1442642742
ISBN-13
9781442642744
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Imprint
University of Toronto Press
Country of Manufacture
CA
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 26th, 2011
Print length
288 Pages
Weight
570 grams
Dimensions
15.70 x 23.80 x 2.40 cms
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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.
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.
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