In which way was Dante a precursor of humanism ?
Correct answer: A. He wrote classical epics with Christian materials.
- A. He wrote classical epics with Christian materials.
- B. He promoted the worship of idolatrous statues from the ancient times.
- C. He rejected the influence of Scholasticism.
- D. He was uninterested in the poetics of the sublime.
Explanation
Dante anticipated humanism by adapting the classical epic tradition to Christian subject matter, especially through his use of Virgil and epic journeys in The Divine Comedy. He did not reject Scholastic learning, which strongly shaped his thought.
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