Paradise XXIV-XXVI: Dante's Examination on Theological Virtues

Explore a lecture from Yale University's "Dante in Translation" course focusing on Paradise XXIV-XXVI. Delve into Dante's examination on the three theological virtues by St. Peter (faith), St. James (hope), and St. John (love) in the Heaven of the Fixed Stars. Examine the significance of these virtues for Dante's message of reform and his scholastic profession of faith. Investigate the redemption of hope through the biblical Exodus story and the elusiveness of love's formal definition. Conclude with Adam's insights on the linguistic consequences of the Fall. The lecture, lasting 1 hour and 16 minutes, covers an introduction to the theological virtues, in-depth discussions on faith, hope, and love, and concludes with a question and answer session.