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## [Pactum Salutis: Paradise Lost Week 5](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/pactum-salutis-paradise-lost-week)

_2026-03-29 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

In the first half of book 3, we ascend with the poet into the throne room of heaven, where all Satan's schemes are seen and undone.

## [Dark Material: Paradise Lost Week 4](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/dark-material-paradise-lost-week)

_2026-03-20 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

In the second half of book 2, Milton explores the origins of Sin and Death, and the primordial empire of Chaos and Old Night.

## [The Tactics of Tyranny: Paradise Lost Week 3](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/the-tactics-of-tyranny-paradise-lost)

_2026-03-10 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

In the first half of Book 2, we see the synod of hell and watch as Satan solidifies his power over his followers and sets himself supreme.

## [Know Your Enemy: Paradise Lost Week 2](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/know-your-enemy-paradise-lost-week)

_2026-02-28 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

In the second half of Book 1, we get an overview of the "horrid crew" of Satan's followers, and their role in human history

## [Welcome to Hell: Week 1](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/welcome-to-hell-week-1)

_2026-02-23 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

In the first half of Book 1 (lines 1-330), we first meet Satan and Beelzebub

## [7 reasons to read Paradise Lost, and 3 tips](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/7-reasons-and-3-tips-to-read-paradise)

_2026-02-20 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

Thoroughly unoriginal reflections on why to read the world's greatest poem and how

## [Paradise Lost Public Reading Group Spring-Summer 2026](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/paradise-lost-public-reading-group)

_2026-02-13 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

Provisional schedule and recommended resources

## [Coming soon](https://thisgreatargument.substack.com/p/coming-soon)

_2026-02-08 · Ryan Shelton · This Great Argument_

Welcome to This Great Argument, a public newsletter group dedicated to reading Milton’s Paradise Lost in community.