Summary and Analysis by Canto

Canto XIX

Simonists persons involved in the buying or selling of sacred or spiritual things, as sacraments or benefices.

Simon Magus a magician from whom the word "simony" is derived; tried to buy the rights and power to administer the Holy Ghost.

San Giovianni church that Dante attended.

Jason of the Maccabees bought an office as High Priest of the Jews.

Charles of Anjou seventh son of Louis VIII of France.

Constantine Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus) c. 280–337 a.d.; emperor of Rome (306–337); converted to Christianity; called the Great.

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