Forerunners Of Dante: An Account Of Some Of The More Important Visions Of The Unseen World From The Earliest Times

By Marcus Dods

Book Overview

Forerunners of Dante is a book written by Marcus Dods that explores the concept of the unseen world from the earliest times. The book delves into the visions of various individuals who have claimed to have seen the unseen world, including prophets, mystics, and poets. The author focuses on the forerunners of Dante, who was known for his vivid descriptions of the afterlife in his famous work, The Divine Comedy. Dods provides an account of some of the more important visions of the unseen world, including those of the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Hebrews, as well as those of medieval saints and mystics. The book also explores the influence of these visions on Dante's work and on the development of Christian theology. Overall, Forerunners of Dante is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of religion and the concept of the afterlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432520539
• ISBN13: 9781432520533
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"