Ep. 51: Dante’s Divine Comedy (Hollander trans.), “Inferno,” Cantos 19-21.

<p>Simoniacs, sorcerers , barrators, and their just and fiery punishments. Are their punishments just? And should we rejoice in the punishments of those who are being justly punished? Does it seem that sorcerers are having a worse time of it than the other two categories? Why? Because they aspired to god-like powers? Ah, but who is more impious than one who thinks God shows partiality in His judgements? Puzzlements abound once again. Give it a listen.</p>