{"product_id":"9781442642744","title":"The Biblical Dante","description":"\u003cp\u003eDante Alighieri cited the Bible extensively in his \u003ci\u003eCommedia\u003c\/i\u003e, but also used his epic poem to meditate on the meaning of the Scriptures as a 'true' text. \u003ci\u003eThe Biblical Dante\u003c\/i\u003e provides close readings of passages from the \u003ci\u003eCommedia\u003c\/i\u003e to explore how Dante's concept of Biblical truth differs sharply from modern notions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV. 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Biblical Dante\u003c\/i\u003e provides an insightful analysis of attitudes towards both the Bible and how it was read in the Medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015045464304,"sku":"9781442642744","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442642744_p0.jpg?v=1763807439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442642744","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}