From Mr Christopher Wain
Sir, - Paul Vallely should note that Dante's hell (Comment, 10 October) has
nine circles, not seven, and it is only the last three that are
subdivided. The Usurers are in the seventh - but, yes, they are
lower than the Violent against their Neighbours. In the lowest
circle of all, the ninth, Satan devours Judas, Brutus, and Cassius
- the three who committed the ultimate treachery to their
respective masters. But I suppose we read the Church Times
for guidance on the route to heaven rather than for the geography
of hell.
CHRISTOPHER WAIN
52 Sutton Avenue,
Silverdale
Newcastle
Staffs
ST5 6TB
