The Dionysian Mystical Theology

The Dionysian Mystical Theology

Author: Paul Rorem

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 145149582X

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This book introduces the Pseudo-Dionysian mystical theology, with glimpses at key stages in its interpretation and critical reception through the centuries. Part one reproduces and provides commentary on the elusive Areopagites own miniature essay, The Mystical Theology, impenetrable without judicious reference to the rest of the Dionysian corpus. Stages in the reception and critique of this Greek corpus and theme are sketched in part two, from the sixth-century through the twelfth and to the critical reaction and opposition by Martin Luther in the Reformation.


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Download or read book The Dionysian Mystical Theology written by Paul Rorem and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the Pseudo-Dionysian mystical theology, with glimpses at key stages in its interpretation and critical reception through the centuries. Part one reproduces and provides commentary on the elusive Areopagites own miniature essay, The Mystical Theology, impenetrable without judicious reference to the rest of the Dionysian corpus. Stages in the reception and critique of this Greek corpus and theme are sketched in part two, from the sixth-century through the twelfth and to the critical reaction and opposition by Martin Luther in the Reformation.


Dionysius, the Areopagite

Dionysius, the Areopagite

Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)

Publisher:

Published: 1920

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Re-thinking Dionysius the Areopagite

Re-thinking Dionysius the Areopagite

Author: Sarah Coakley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-08-24

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1444356453

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Dionysius the Areopagite, the early sixth-century Christian writer, bridged Christianity and neo-Platonist philosophy. Bringing together a team of international scholars, this volume surveys how Dionysius’s thought and work has been interpreted, in both East and West, up to the present day. One of the first volumes in English to survey the reception history of Dionysian thought, both East and West Provides a clear account of both modern and post-modern debates about Dionysius’s standing as philosopher and Christian theologian Examines the contrasts between Dionysius’s own pre-modern concerns and those of the post-modern philosophical tradition Highlights the great variety of historic readings of Dionysius, and also considers new theories and interpretations Analyzes the main points of hermeneutical contrast between East and West


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Download or read book Re-thinking Dionysius the Areopagite written by Sarah Coakley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dionysius the Areopagite, the early sixth-century Christian writer, bridged Christianity and neo-Platonist philosophy. Bringing together a team of international scholars, this volume surveys how Dionysius’s thought and work has been interpreted, in both East and West, up to the present day. One of the first volumes in English to survey the reception history of Dionysian thought, both East and West Provides a clear account of both modern and post-modern debates about Dionysius’s standing as philosopher and Christian theologian Examines the contrasts between Dionysius’s own pre-modern concerns and those of the post-modern philosophical tradition Highlights the great variety of historic readings of Dionysius, and also considers new theories and interpretations Analyzes the main points of hermeneutical contrast between East and West


The Mystical Theology and The Divine Names

The Mystical Theology and The Divine Names

Author: Dionysius the Areopagite

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-03-09

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0486148262

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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.


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Download or read book The Mystical Theology and The Divine Names written by Dionysius the Areopagite and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


Apophasis and Pseudonymity in Dionysius the Areopagite

Apophasis and Pseudonymity in Dionysius the Areopagite

Author: Charles M. Stang

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 2012-02-09

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0199640424

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This book examines the writings of an early sixth-century Christian mystical theologian who wrote under the name of a convert of the apostle Paul, Dionysius the Areopagite, and argues that the pseudonym and the corresponding influence of Paul are the crucial lens through which to read this influential corpus.


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Download or read book Apophasis and Pseudonymity in Dionysius the Areopagite written by Charles M. Stang and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2012-02-09 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the writings of an early sixth-century Christian mystical theologian who wrote under the name of a convert of the apostle Paul, Dionysius the Areopagite, and argues that the pseudonym and the corresponding influence of Paul are the crucial lens through which to read this influential corpus.


A Thirteenth-century Textbook of Mystical Theology at the University of Paris

A Thirteenth-century Textbook of Mystical Theology at the University of Paris

Author: Anastasius (the Librarian)

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9789042913943

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In the middle ninth century, the Frankish king Charles the Bald invited the established theologian Eriugena to translate the work of the fifth-century Dionysius from Greek to Latin. The translation proved enduring, and was copied often and bound with the Scholia translated by Anastasius the Librarian and excerpts from Eriugena's Periphyseon, all of which Harrington (U. of Dallas) includes in his edition with English translation on facing pages. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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Download or read book A Thirteenth-century Textbook of Mystical Theology at the University of Paris written by Anastasius (the Librarian) and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the middle ninth century, the Frankish king Charles the Bald invited the established theologian Eriugena to translate the work of the fifth-century Dionysius from Greek to Latin. The translation proved enduring, and was copied often and bound with the Scholia translated by Anastasius the Librarian and excerpts from Eriugena's Periphyseon, all of which Harrington (U. of Dallas) includes in his edition with English translation on facing pages. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


On the Divine Names and The Mystical Theology

On the Divine Names and The Mystical Theology

Author: Dionysius the Areopagite

Publisher: Aeterna Press

Published:

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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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


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Download or read book On the Divine Names and The Mystical Theology written by Dionysius the Areopagite and published by Aeterna Press. This book was released on with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Dionysius the Areopagite

Author: Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.)

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13:

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John of Scythopolis and the Dionysian Corpus

John of Scythopolis and the Dionysian Corpus

Author: Paul Rorem

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780198269700

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This book casts light on the figure of John of Scythopolis, the sixth-century theologian who composed a series of annotations to the works attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite (whose conversion by St Paul is mentioned in Acts 17: 34). It surveys John's sources, methods, and doctrinal concerns in the context of the important theological debates that wracked the eastern churches in the aftermath of the Council of Chalcedon.


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Download or read book John of Scythopolis and the Dionysian Corpus written by Paul Rorem and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book casts light on the figure of John of Scythopolis, the sixth-century theologian who composed a series of annotations to the works attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite (whose conversion by St Paul is mentioned in Acts 17: 34). It surveys John's sources, methods, and doctrinal concerns in the context of the important theological debates that wracked the eastern churches in the aftermath of the Council of Chalcedon.


Pseudo-Dionysius

Pseudo-Dionysius

Author: Paul Rorem

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1993-02-25

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0195360362

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"Dionysius the Areopagite" is the biblical name chosen by the pseudonymous author of an influential body of Christian theological texts, dating from around 500 C.E. The Celestial Hierarchy, The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, The Divine Names, and The Mystical Theology offer a synthesis of biblical interpretation, liturgical spirituality, and Neoplatonic philosophy. Their central motif, which has made them the charter of Christian mysticism, is the upward progress of the soul toward God through the spiritual interpretation of the Bible and the liturgy. Dionysius continually reminds his readers, however, that all human concepts fall short of the transcendence of God and must therefore be abandoned in negotiations and silence. In this book, Rorem provides a commentary on all of the Dionysian writings, chapter by chapter, and examines especially their complex inner coherence. The Dionysian influence on medieval theology is introduced in essays on specific topics: hierarchy, biblical symbolism, angels, Gothic architecture, liturgical allegory, the scholastic doctrine of God, and the mystical theology of the western Middle Ages. Rorem's book makes these texts more accessible to both scholars and students and includes a comprehensive bibliography of secondary sources.


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Download or read book Pseudo-Dionysius written by Paul Rorem and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1993-02-25 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dionysius the Areopagite" is the biblical name chosen by the pseudonymous author of an influential body of Christian theological texts, dating from around 500 C.E. The Celestial Hierarchy, The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, The Divine Names, and The Mystical Theology offer a synthesis of biblical interpretation, liturgical spirituality, and Neoplatonic philosophy. Their central motif, which has made them the charter of Christian mysticism, is the upward progress of the soul toward God through the spiritual interpretation of the Bible and the liturgy. Dionysius continually reminds his readers, however, that all human concepts fall short of the transcendence of God and must therefore be abandoned in negotiations and silence. In this book, Rorem provides a commentary on all of the Dionysian writings, chapter by chapter, and examines especially their complex inner coherence. The Dionysian influence on medieval theology is introduced in essays on specific topics: hierarchy, biblical symbolism, angels, Gothic architecture, liturgical allegory, the scholastic doctrine of God, and the mystical theology of the western Middle Ages. Rorem's book makes these texts more accessible to both scholars and students and includes a comprehensive bibliography of secondary sources.