The Lord of the Rings, and themes in the Divine Comedy.

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Dante's Divine Comedy

Richard Emerson

33 episodes

9 months ago

Conversations exploring Dante's Divine Comedy with leading scholars, acclaimed academics, and innovative researchers. Join host Richard Emerson for in-depth discussions that bridge medieval wisdom with contemporary insights, revealing how Dante's masterwork continues to illuminate our path forward. dailypurgatory.com

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The Lord of the Rings, and themes in the Divine Comedy.

Dante's Divine Comedy

32 minutes

4 years ago

The Lord of the Rings, and themes in the Divine Comedy.

In this episode we'll look at the deeper theological themes in the Lord of the Rings, and see how they are expressed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and in Dante's Divine Comedy. We'll also see how the beauty and wisdom of deep theology can greatly enrich and embed great epic stories and poetry.

Timestamps:
00:00 - The Tavern
00:10 - Intro
01:28 - Lord of the Rings
13:20 - Divine Comedy
28:40 - Summary

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