Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
On the Divine Names and the Mystical Theology
Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Dionysius the Areopagite on the Divine Names and the Mystical Theology
Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)Publisher: Nicolas-Hays
ISBN: 9780892540952
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Divine Names and The Mystical Theology were written by a theologian who professed to be St. Paul's Athenian convert, Dionysius. Rolt, however, places him in the time of Proclus, in the 5th century a.d. These works of Neo-Platonic Christian mysticism had an important influence on the early church and other Western esoteric orders and continue to be essential in the serious study of theology. Within these writings are the doctrine of the Super-Essential Godhead and its relation to creation, a discussion on the nature of evil, and a guide to the path of contemplation. Rolt provides a clear introduction to the Areopagite's writings, considers his relevance to modern philosophy and the psychology of contemplation, and outlines the scriptural basis of his doctrines. Throughout Rolt provides informative notes on the translation with cross-references to scripture and other important texts.
The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite: Divine names ; Mystic theology ; Letters of Dionysius the Areopagite ; Liturgy of St. Dionysius, Bishop of the Athenians ; Objections to genuineness
Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)Publisher:
ISBN: 1440092397
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages :
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Dionysius the Areopagite on the Divine Names and the Mystical Theology
Author: Clarence E. RoltPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602068364
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
First published in 1920, this book is a translation-the only known work of British scholar CLARENCE EDWIN ROLT (1880-1917)-of On the Divine Names and The Mystical Theology, by Dionysius the Areopagite, a first-century bishop of Athens. The author is often also referred to as "pseudo-Dionysius" because a variety of anachronisms suggest that the manuscript was actually written much later by an unknown writer. Despite the book's unclear origins, the writings are still greatly valued for their theological insight. Saint Thomas Aquinas often quoted from pseudo-Dionysius, as did many other famous and influential theologians and philosophers. Pseudo-Dionysius deals, here, with the Supra-Personality of God. Personality, by definition, is a quality limited to an individual. God, on the other hand, is the opposite of an individual. God is in all things, so one cannot speak of a personality for the divine. Rather, pseudo-Dionysius proposes a Supra-Personality, which describes aspects and qualities of the universal being. Religious scholars and Christians wanting a different understanding of the relationship between God and the universe will find this a challenging but ultimately thought-provoking study.
Pseudo-Dionysius
Author: DionysiusPublisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809128389
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Here are the complete works of the enigmatic fifth- and sixth-century writer known as the Pseudo Dionysius, prepared by a team of six research scholars.
On the Divine Names and The Mystical Theology
Author: Dionysius the AreopagitePublisher: Aeterna Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
At wearisome length Dionysius discusses the problem of evil and shows that nothing is inherently bad. For existence is in itself good (as coming ultimately from the Super-Essence), and all things are therefore good in so far as they exist. Since evil is ultimately non-existent; a totally evil thing would be simply non-existent, and thus the evil in the world, wherever it becomes complete, annihilates itself and that wherein it lodges. We may illustrate this thought by the nature of zero in mathematics, which is non-entity (since, added to numbers, it makes no difference) and yet has an annihilating force (since it reduces to zero all numbers that are multiplied by it). Even so evil is nothing and yet manifests itself in the annihilation of the things it qualifies. Aeterna Press
DIONYSIUS THE AREOPAGITE
Author: C. E. ROLTPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033112809
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Mystical Theology and The Divine Names
Author: Dionysius the AreopagitePublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486148262
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The treatises and letters of Dionysius the Areopagite blended Neoplatonic philosophy with Christian theology and mystical experience. Their exploration of the nature and results of contemplative prayer exercised a lasting influence.
Dionysius, the Areopagite
Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : God
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Dionysius the Areopagite
Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : God
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description