Publisher's Synopsis
""Heaven and Hell in Comparative Religion with Special Reference to Dante's Divine Comedy"" by Kohler and Kaufmann is a comprehensive study of the concepts of heaven and hell in various religions, with a particular focus on their depiction in Dante's Divine Comedy. The book explores how different cultures and belief systems conceive of the afterlife, examining the similarities and differences between them. It analyzes the theological and philosophical underpinnings of these concepts and how they have evolved over time. The authors also delve into Dante's portrayal of heaven and hell in his epic poem, examining the symbolism and allegory used by the poet. Overall, this book offers a fascinating insight into the afterlife beliefs of different cultures and the ways in which they have been represented in literature and art.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.
