Paradiso: The Nine Spheres of Heaven

Flashcard Set for The Nine Spheres of Heaven

The Moon

The first sphere of Heaven, where souls who broke vows due to external pressures reside. They are pure but lacked firm resolve.

Mercury

The second sphere of Heaven, where souls who did good deeds but were motivated by a desire for fame and honor dwell.

Venus

The third sphere of Heaven, where souls who loved passionately but imperfectly are found. Their love was not fully aligned with divine will.

The Sun

The fourth sphere of Heaven, home to theologians, scholars, and wise men like Thomas Aquinas and Solomon, who radiate divine knowledge.

Mars

The fifth sphere of Heaven, where holy warriors and crusaders reside, their spirits forming a glowing cross in the sky.

Jupiter

The sixth sphere of Heaven, inhabited by righteous rulers who governed with justice and wisdom. Their spirits form an eagle, symbolizing divine justice.

Saturn

The seventh sphere of Heaven, where monks, hermits, and contemplatives who led lives of prayer and meditation are found.

The Fixed Stars

The eighth sphere of Heaven, where the most faithful souls, including the Virgin Mary and saints like Peter and John, dwell.

The Primum Mobile

The ninth and outermost sphere of Heaven, where angels and divine forces reside. It is the realm closest to the Empyrean, where God’s presence is fully revealed.