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Ready for the Stars

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Richard Emerson

The ending of the Garden of Eden in Purgatorio is pure bliss and beauty, as we are now ready to finally rise to the stars. We are there with the seven handmaids, Beatrice, Stazio, Matelda and the Pilgrim, all standing … Continue reading →

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The “515” and its role in Redemption

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Richard Emerson

After the vision presented by Beatrice with the Eagle, Fox and Dragon – she presents a new image in cryptic form, which is most likely describing the role of Grace in healing distortions and redemption. Beatrice first says that the … Continue reading →

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New Life to the Relationship

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Richard Emerson

After the restoration of the soul and the first 65 cantos of the Comedy, one can take a long break and simply enjoy the fruits of the readings. The first main step is completed. And one’s life, apprehension, perception, experience, … Continue reading →

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The Internal Restoration in Eden in 14 Essays

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Richard Emerson

Here are the 14 essays that give a new and more anagogical (spiritual) reading of the Garden of Eden in Canto 28-31 of Dante’s Purgatorio, focusing primarily on the Soul’s Journey to God. Garden of Eden The Soul as Reflecting … Continue reading →

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