Forerunners of Dante is a book written by Marcus Dods that explores the concept of the unseen world from the earliest times. The book delves into the visions of various individuals who have claimed to have seen the unseen world, including prophets, mystics, and poets. The author focuses on the forerunners of Dante, who was known for his vivid descriptions of the afterlife in his famous work, The Divine Comedy. Dods provides an account of some of the...