Monthly Archives: July 2021

Sunny and Coffee

Posted on July 21, 2021 by ancientworld

We’ve just cross-posted the latest post to the Dante website! https://dantescomedy.com/the-creation-of-the-angels ?

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The Creation of the Angels

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Richard Emerson

In Canto 29, Dante describes the origins of the Angelic Beings, as Beatrice can see in the Eternal Mind that the Pilgrim has some questions. Firstly, the argument is that the Angels were created in order to reflect and “resplendor” … Continue reading →

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Good morning!

Posted on July 21, 2021 by ancientworld

Heat wave is heating up.. peak tomorrow or Friday! ☀️☀️??

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Evening Tea

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Richard Emerson

We’ve just finished the Primo Mobile, next stretch is the last four chapters with the Empyrean – and then, we can look back at two years with reading, researching and podcasting from the Comedy! Nine full readings of individual books … Continue reading →

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Morning!

Posted on July 20, 2021 by ancientworld

Great coffe, and great summer sunshine :)) ??☀️☕️

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The Rings of Angelic Beings

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Richard Emerson

Here’s the moment when the Pilgrim looks at the source of the Divine in the Deep of Motion, and sees the nine rings of Angelic Beings: there came showers of light from all the fiery rings, like molten iron in … Continue reading →

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Good morning!

Posted on July 19, 2021 by ancientworld

New week – and a great cup of coffee! ☀️?☕️

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The First Mover, and Time

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Richard Emerson

From the moment we leave the Fixed Stars and enter into the First Mover, the poetry changes from deep theology to pure philosophy about motion, the universe, and Time. And the whole sphere is pure motion: “The parts of this, … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on July 18, 2021 by ancientworld

Hot summer days.. ☀️?☕️

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Motion

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Richard Emerson

The last step before the Empyrean is the source of Motion itself, the First Mover. It might be helpful to remember the Greek definition of nature, or physis; “the underlying force (or source) of motion and change.” Motion is thus … Continue reading →

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