The unity of the eternal and temporal, as interpenetrating expressions of the divine, is unpacked by Beatrice.

Dante gains inner sight of the still centre of all things, the spark of being and ever present origin.

Dante is full of the superabundance of heaven, when the lights around him turn red and Peter condemns the church.

A blinded Dante realigns his desire to the heavens, and is confronted by the unexpected light of Adam.

The light of hope, James, joins Dante and Beatrice. They shine with this virtue, before the heavens fall silent.

Dante must delight Saint Peter with insights on faith. He finds words to express his awareness and love.

In a series of shattering visions, Beatrice helps Dante steady himself and become capable of the light.

Beatrice helps Dante tolerate the tremendous vision in Saturn, as Benedict descends the ladder.

Dante is in the heaven of Saturn, though its glory must be shown gradually, lest he be blasted by the light.

Souls Dante never expected to see are encountered in Jupiter, and Dante learns of new heavenly dynamics.