Dante in Translation - General Review and Q&A - Lecture 24
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the final lecture of Yale University's "Dante in Translation" course, offering a comprehensive review of key themes in the Divine Comedy. Delve into Dante's distinctive theological concerns, including his unique approach to language, desire, and the papacy. Engage with an extensive Q&A session covering topics such as hermeneutics, religious diversity, and violence in Dante's work. Examine the poet's dual role as both saint and literary figure, gaining deeper insights into his enduring impact on literature and theology. This 1-hour 14-minute video provides a fitting conclusion to the semester-long exploration of Dante's masterpiece, synthesizing major concepts and addressing students' lingering questions.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Distinctive Theological Concerns in the "Divine Comedy"
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- Chapter 2. Three Elements of Dante's Theology
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- Chapter 3. The Question of Language
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- Chapter 4. Question and Answer on Desire, the Papacy
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- Chapter 5. Question and Answer on Hermeneutics, Other Religions, Violence
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- Chapter 6. Question and Answer on Violence, Dante as Saint and Poet
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