The Divine Names

The Divine Names is a spiritual treatise written by Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 5th century. In this book, Dionysius explores the nature of God and the various ways in which God is known and experienced. He argues that God is beyond human comprehension and can only be understood through divine revelation and mystical experience.The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the various names and attributes of God as they are found in the Bible and other religious texts. Dionysius explains how each name and attribute reveals a different aspect of God's nature and how they all work together to form a complete understanding of God.The second part of the book focuses on the mystical experience of God. Dionysius describes how the soul can ascend to God through contemplation and prayer, and how this experience can lead to a deeper understanding of God's nature. He also explores the role of angels and other celestial beings in this process.Throughout the book, Dionysius draws on a variety of sources, including the Bible, the writings of the early Church Fathers, and Neoplatonic philosophy. His writing is highly poetic and mystical, and he often uses metaphor and symbolism to convey his ideas.Overall, The Divine Names is a profound and influential work of Christian mysticism that continues to be studied and revered by theologians and spiritual seekers today.THIS 148 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dionysius the Areopagite; The Divine Names; and The Mystical Theology, by Dionysius . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802971.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.