Heaven and Hell in Comparative Religion with Special Reference to Dante's Divine Comedy

By Kaufmann Kohler

Book Overview

""Heaven and Hell in Comparative Religion with Special Reference to Dante's Divine Comedy"" by Kohler and Kaufmann is a comprehensive study of the concept of the afterlife in various religions across the world, with a special focus on Dante's Divine Comedy. The book explores the similarities and differences in the beliefs and traditions surrounding the concepts of heaven and hell in different religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The authors delve into the historical and cultural contexts of each religion, examining how their respective beliefs about the afterlife have evolved over time. They also analyze the literary and artistic representations of heaven and hell in different cultures, including the iconic imagery of Dante's Divine Comedy. The book provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the complex and often contradictory ideas about the afterlife in different religions, shedding light on the ways in which these beliefs have shaped human culture and society. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of comparative religion, literature, and art, as well as anyone interested in exploring the fascinating and enduring human fascination with the afterlife.1923. This work was intended to be presented to a larger circle of readers and admirers of Dante an approach to the �������Divine Comedy������� from a novel point of view, showing, in a brief historical survey of the various lands and ages of the past, the development of the concepts of Hell and Heaven, which, together with the Christian Purgatory, form the central idea of the grand poem which has captivated the souls and elicited the admiration of the greatest minds of modern civilization.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: 1162611715
• ISBN13: 9781162611716
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"