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IMC 2008: Sessions

Session 219: Nature and Grace in Dante, II: Poetry and the Theology of Grace

Monday 7 July 2008, 14.15-15.45

Sponsor:Centre for Dante Studies, University of Leeds
Organiser:Matthew Treherne, School of Languages, Cultures & Societies - Italian / Leeds Centre for Dante Studies, University of Leeds
Paper 219-aNature, Grace, and Original Sin in Dante
(Language: English)
Pamela Williams, Department of Modern Languages, University of Hull
Index terms: Language and Literature - Italian, Theology
Paper 219-bDante's Theology of Nature and Grace
(Language: English)
Vittorio Montemaggi, Churchill College, University of Cambridge
Index terms: Language and Literature - Italian, Theology
Paper 219-cGrazia e Natura nel Limbo di Dante
(Language: Italiano)
Michele Sensini, Dipartimento di Filologia Moderna, Università degli Studi di Napoli - Federico II
Index terms: Language and Literature - Italian, Theology
Abstract

These sessions examine Dante's understanding of the relationship between nature and grace. A particular issue which will be explored is the link between Dante's approach to this question and his ethical thinking.