The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture WOF 432: Who is Dante Alighieri?
Apr 8, 2024
Discover the life and influences of Dante Alighieri, his transformative encounter with Beatrice, his exile, and his poetic style. Dive into the beauty, inspiration, and spiritual journey portrayed in his Divine Comedy.
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Bishop Barron's First Encounter with Dante
- Bishop Barron's first encounter with Dante's Inferno was during his doctoral studies in Germany in 1990.
- Exhausted from intensive German classes, he found solace and spiritual power in Dante's work, sparking a lifelong fascination.
Dante's Impact: A Shared Experience
- Bishop Barron connects his experience with Dante to Bob Dylan's song Tangled Up in Blue, which references an Italian poet.
- He relates to Dylan's feeling of the words glowing like burning coal, resonating deeply within him.
Beatrice's Influence
- Dante's meeting with Beatrice as a young man had a profound impact on his life and work.
- Beatrice's beauty opened up a window onto God for Dante, inspiring him to write beautiful poetry.