Radio Interview: Why Dante’s ‘Inferno’ matters today March 31, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview An oil on panel entitled “Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century” is seen in this undated photo. (CNS photo/National Gallery of Art) Dante’s “Inferno,” the first part of “The Divine Comedy,” is widely regarded as one of the greatest poems ever written. The epic journey through hell explores the nature of sin and virtue in a way that remains relevant today. In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek speaks with Jason M. Baxter, a professor and executive director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College in Kansas. A convert to Catholicism, Baxter recently published a new English translation of “Inferno” through Angelico Press. To listen to the show, click play below: More Radio Radio Interview: Source of All Hope accompanies people experiencing homelessness on Baltimore streets Radio Interview: Nurturing faith in young hearts Radio Interview: Bishop Adam J. Parker takes more listener questions in ‘Ask a Bishop’ Radio Interview: From Russian prince to American frontier priest Radio Interview: Saying yes to God’s plan Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media Print
Radio Interview: Source of All Hope accompanies people experiencing homelessness on Baltimore streets
