Join us for an enlightening conversation with translator and Dante scholar Joe Carlson as we explore the deeper meanings of Dante's Purgatorio. We'll dive into how Pride distorts our perception of reality, examining medieval wisdom through Carlson's fresh translations and insights.

From the lush poetry of the Garden of Eden to the transformative journey up Mount Purgatory, discover how Dante's masterpiece isn't just about the afterlife—it's a profound guide for personal transformation in our modern world.

As our culture yearns for renewal, Dante's medieval vision offers a path toward a new Renaissance—one that could help lift our society from the shadows of modern alienation back into the light of authentic wisdom. Whether you're a Dante enthusiast or new to the Divine Comedy, this episode offers a fascinating look at how medieval perspectives can help us recognize and overcome our contemporary cultural blind spots.

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A Conversation about the main topics and purpose of the Third Sphere in Dante's Paradiso - the Sphere of Venus. We'll meet the souls of Carlo Martello, Cunizza, and Bishop Folchetto, and explore the themes of mercy, forgiveness, love, spiritual growth, and the transition out of the earthly shadow into the higher Divine realms from the Sun and beyond.

We'll also discuss different forms of love, and how self-management of your soul can shape reality, your relationships, and transform your perception of the world.

Hosts are Richard Emerson, and English Professor Robert-Louis Abrahamson.

Professor Abrahamson also has podcast with three seasons on Dante here: https://eveningunderlamplight.substack.com

Music: "Gregorian Chants" by Kevin MacLeod, and "Miserere Mei" by Gregorio Allegri.

A Conversation about the Sphere of Mercury in Paradiso, and how the Transcendent and Divine Truth is shining through the bigger scales of Empires, Civilizations and Humanity itself.

One of the main arguments in the Second Sphere is that on a cosmic scale, Humanity is a young species with a very recently emerged self-awareness, moral capacity, and Free Will. And over the longer time spans, we need to align both spiritually and with our Institutions and Civilizations with the Transcendent Good and Truth, argues Beatrice.

Hosts are Richard Emerson and English Professor Robert-Louis Abrahamson.

Professor Abrahamson also has podcast with three seasons on Dante here: https://eveningunderlamplight.substack.com/

Music: "Gregorian Chants", by Kevin MacLeod.