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Christ and Classics

46. Dante’s Divine Comedy, Part 1: Inferno (feat. Dr. Joe Carlson)

12 Jun 2025

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In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, Colton Moore interviews Joe Carlson, a scholar and translator of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. They discuss Carlson's background in classical literature, the significance of classical education, and the intricate relationship between sin and punishment in Dante's work. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reading the entire Divine Comedy and reflects on personal interpretations of Dante's themes. In this conversation, Dr. Carlson and Colton explore the themes of sin, punishment, and divine justice as depicted in Dante's Inferno. They discuss the contrasting views of misers and spendthrifts, the hierarchy of sins, and the intellectual versus bestial nature of sin. The role of Satan in the punishment of sinners is examined, along with the concept that hell is a place where individuals embrace their desires, leading to their own punishment. The discussion also touches on the transition to Purgatorio and the idea of sanctification in the Christian life.

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