Publisher's Synopsis
""Dionysius the Areopagite; The Divine Names; and The Mystical Theology"" is a book written by C. E. Rolt that discusses the works of Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian theologian from the 5th century. The book includes an introduction to the life and works of Dionysius, followed by a detailed analysis of two of his most important works - ""The Divine Names"" and ""The Mystical Theology"". ""The Divine Names"" is a treatise that explores the nature of God and his attributes, while ""The Mystical Theology"" discusses the process of achieving union with God through contemplation and mystical experience. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Dionysius' ideas and teachings, and explains how they influenced Christian theology and spirituality throughout the centuries. Overall, ""Dionysius the Areopagite; The Divine Names; and The Mystical Theology"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian mysticism, theology, and philosophy. It offers a deep and insightful analysis of the works of one of the most important Christian thinkers of the early Middle Ages, and sheds light on the enduring relevance of his ideas in contemporary religious discourse.1920. Dionysius was St. Paul's Athenian convert. Here is neo-Platonism at its best! Chapters: About Dionysius; His Leading Ideas; The Nature of the Godhead in Itself; Its Relation to Creation; The Problem of Evil; Contemplation; Dionysius and Modern Philosophy; The Psychology of Contemplation; The Scriptural Basis of His Doctrines; Conclusion; Bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
