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The two volumes of Reviewing Dante's Theology bring together work by a range of internationally prominent Dante scholars to assess current research on Dante's theology & to suggest future directions for research Volume 1 considers some of the key theological influences on Dante The contributors discuss what doctrine' might have meant for Dante & consider the poet's engagement with key theological figures & currents in his time including Christian Aristotelian & scholastic thought including that of Thomas Aquinas; Augustine; Plato & Platonic thought; Gregory the Great; & notions of beatific vision Each essay offers an overview of its topic & opens up new avenues for future study Together they capture the energy of current research in the field test the limits of our current knowledge & set the future study of Dante's theology on firm ground ...

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Designed for hassle-free independent study & priced to meet your budget this combined Revision Guide & Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for AQA AS level Sociology &
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