Pseudo-Dionysius's Books

The Chronicle of Zuqnīn, Parts III and IV

A.D. 488-775 : Translated from Syriac with Notes and Introduction

By: Pseudo-Dionysius (of Tel-Maḥrē),Amir Harrak

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Chronicle of Zuqnīn, Parts III and IV

A.D. 488-775 : Translated from Syriac with Notes and Introduction

By: Pseudo-Dionysius (of Tel-Maḥrē),Amir Harrak

John's early admiration for the Emperor and his subsequent frustration with him are vividly portrayed.".

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

412

Publisher

PIMS

Published Date

ISBN 10

0888442866

ISBN 13

9780888442864

On the Divine Names

By: Pseudo-Dionysius

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, also known as Pseudo-Denys, was a Christian theologian and philosopher of the late 5th to early 6th century, the author of the Corpus Areopagiticum (before 532). The author is identified as "Dionysos" in the corpus, which later incorrectly came to be attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite, the Athenian convert of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 17:34. His surviving works include Divine Names, Mystical Theology, Celestial Hierarchy, Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, and various epistles. Some other works, such as Theological Outlines, are presumed to be lost.His works are mystical and show strong Neoplatonic influence. For example he uses Plotinus' well-known analogy of a sculptor cutting away that which does not enhance the desired image. He shows familiarity with Proclus, which indicates he wrote no earlier than the 5th century, as well as influence from Saint Clement of Alexandria, the Cappadocian Fathers, Origen of Alexandria, and others. The liturgical references in his writings also date his works after the 4th century. His writings were first cited in 519 in a work by Severus of Antioch, Adversus apologiam Juliani, who cited the Fourth Letter. Debates over the author of the Dionysian corpus began in the Renaissance.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

130

Published Date

ISBN 10

1482536218

ISBN 13

9781482536218

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

By: Dionysius the Areopagite

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

By: Dionysius the Areopagite

By "Dionysius the Areopagite" is usually understood the judge of the Areopagus who, as related in Acts 17:34, was converted to Christianity by the preaching of St. Paul, and according to Dionysius of Corinth (Eusebius, Church History III.4) was Bishop of Athens. In the course of time, however, two errors of far-reaching import arose in connection with this name. In the first place, a series of famous writings of a rather peculiar nature was ascribed to the Areopagite and, secondly, he was popularly identified with the holy martyr of Gaul, Dionysius, the first Bishop of Paris. It is not our purpose to take up directly the latter point; we shall concern ourselves here (1) with the person of the Pseudo-Areopagite; (2) with the classification, contents, and characteristics of his writing; (3) with their history and transmission; under this head the question as to the genuineness of, origin, first acceptance, and gradual spread of these writings will be answered. Deep obscurity still hovers about the person of the Pseudo-Areopagite. External evidence as to the time and place of his birth, his education, and latter occupation is entirely wanting. Our only source of information regarding this problematic personage is the writings themselves. The clues furnished by the first appearance and by the character of the writings enable us to conclude that the author belongs at the very earliest to the latter half of the fifth century, and that, in all probability, he was a native of Syria. His thoughts, phrases, and expressions show a great familiarity with the works of the neo-Platonists, especially with Plotinus and Proclus. He is also thoroughly versed in the sacred books of the Old and New Testament, and in the works of the Fathers as far as Cyril of Alexandria. The works contained in this book are: The Mystical Theology, The Divine Names, The Celestial Hierarchy, The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, and ten epistles. In these treatises Pseudo-Dionysius develops his apophatic or negative theology, which was to have an immense influence on Christian mysticism in the East and West.Also included is an index and a brief biography and discussion of the writer.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

438

Published Date

ISBN 10

1483932427

ISBN 13

9781483932422

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

By: John Parker,Senior Lecturer in African History John Parker,Pseudo Dionysius Areopagita

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

By: John Parker,Senior Lecturer in African History John Parker,Pseudo Dionysius Areopagita

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

420

Publisher

Andesite Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

137603719X

ISBN 13

9781376037197

Book's by Pseudo-Dionysius

The Chronicle of Zuqnīn, Parts III and IV

The Chronicle of Zuqnīn, Parts III and IV

On the Divine Names

On the Divine Names

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email