Dante the Theologian : Pierre Mandonnet.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corbett, George.

Contributor:

Kelly, Patricia.

Series:

Studia Traditionis Theologiae Series

Studia Traditionis Theologiae Series ; v.71

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian poetry, Italian.

Symbolism in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Turnhout, Belgium : Brepols Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

This scholarly work examines Dante Alighieri's theological perspectives and their integration into his literary masterpiece, the Commedia. Pierre Mandonnet's analysis, edited and translated by George Corbett and Patricia Kelly, explores Dante's intellectual formation, clerical vocation, and Thomistic influences. The book delves into Dante's use of poetic symbolism, hermeneutics, and the four traditional senses of scripture, highlighting his theological purpose of glorifying God while instructing and converting sinners. Intended for academics, theologians, and Dante scholars, this study provides a detailed historical reappraisal of the theological reception of Dante's works within the context of medieval theology. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Editions Followed and Abbreviations

Note on the Translation

Editorial Introduction. George Corbett

Introduction

Chapter 1. Dante Clericus

Chapter 2. Dante’s Clerical Vocation in the Vita Nuova and the Commedia

Chapter 3. Dante’s Intellectual Formation

Chapter 4. The Purpose of the Commedia

Chapter 5. The Poetic Technique of the Commedia

Chapter 6. One-In-Threeness in the Commedia’s ‘Sacred Drama’

Chapter 7. Theology: The Proper Subject of the Commedia

Chapter 8. The ‘Ruin’ of Dante Scholars

Bibliography

1. The Scriptures

2. Dante’s Works

3. Aquinas’s Works

4. Ancient and Medieval Authors

5. Modern Authors Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

2-503-61429-9

OCLC:

1504151460