“The three Divine are in this hierarchy, First the Dominions, and the Virtues next; And the third order is that of the Powers. The in the dances twain penultimate The Principalities and Archangels wheel; The last is wholly of angelic sports. These orders upward all of them are gazing, And downward so prevail, that unto God They all attracted are and all attract.”
Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy is an influential work of medieval Italian literature. The poem is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the afterlife, its philosophical depth, and its poetic beauty. It follows the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided by the Roman poet Virgil and later by Beatrice. The work is divided into three canticles, each representing a different realm of the afterlife. Inferno depicts the torments of the damned souls in Hell, Purgatorio shows the purification of souls, and Paradiso portrays the bliss of the souls in Paradise. The Divine Comedy is celebrated for its complex narrative structure, its moral and theological insights, and its enduring influence on Western literature. more
Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet and a pioneer of the Renaissance, is hailed as the father of Italian literature. Born in 1265 and died on September 14, 1321, Dante is best known for his epic poem, 'The Divine Comedy,' which is not only a great literary work but also a profound religious and philosophical treatise. more
“For every force charged by God, may He be exalted, with some business is an angel put in charge.”
“I saw the tracks of angels in the earth: the beauty of heaven walking by itself on the world.”
“O welcome pure-eyed Faith, white handed Hope, Thou hovering angel girt with golden wings.”