Great Books II   Spring 2009
  Reading Questions  
 

January 26

 

Dante

Keep reading the Inferno, one Canto aloud each day.

 

Augustine (VII-VIII)
   
  1. Do the "pick up and read" simulation for yourself.
  2. How is sin the same as suffering?
  3. Must sin precede praise as confession?
  4. Identify all things that may precede praise and how they come about. Draw a picture.
  5. Describe the influence of each of Augustine's mentors &/or experiences on his spiritual journey.
  6. Based on Augustine's experience, what steps must be present in order for conversion to occur? What are the essentials?
  7. Why does God allow evil in the world?