Paradiso Canto 23

Alessandro Andreini is a professor with the Gonzaga in Florence program. Questions for Reflection Why would Dante begin this canto—which takes place close to the boundaries of the created cosmos—with such decidedly rustic and folk images (1-12)? What is Dante trying...

Paradiso Canto 22

Kathy Storm is a former Professor of Psychology and Director of Teaching, Learning, and Faith Integration at Whitworth University. She was also the Vice President of Student Life. Questions for Reflection Dante meetings St. Benedict in this canto. Who was St. Benedict...

Paradiso Canto 21

Greg Peters is an Associate Professor in the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. He is an ordained priest in the Anglican Church of North America and teaches Medieval and spiritual theology. Questions for Reflection Why does Beatrice without her smile from...

Paradiso Canto 20

Josh Gibbs is an Upper School Humanities Teacher at Veritas School in Virginia. He is a lover of Great Books, a contributor at the Circe Institute, an associate fellow with the Alcuin Fellowship, and advisor to the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University....

Paradiso Canto 19

Jessica Hooten Wilson is the Louise Cowan Scholar in Residence at the University of Dallas. She is an expert on Dante, Dostoevsky, and hermeneutics. Questions for Reflection What relationship does Dante determine between earthly justice and divine justice? How do we...