Dionysius the Areopagite and the Neoplatonist Tradition - Despoiling the Hellenes

This book discusses the Christian Platonist's adaptation of Hellenic metaphysics, language, and religious ritual. While Dionysius clearly works within the Hellenic tradition, he innovates to integrate Hellenic and Christian thought.

List of contents

Contents: Introduction; God as Monad in the Divine Names; God as Trinity in the Divine Names; On hierarchy; The problem of evil; Scriptural interpretation as onomastic theurgy; Hierourgia and Theourgia in sacramental activity; Union and return to God: The Mystical Theology and the first hypothesis of the Parmenides; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Summary

This book discusses the Christian Platonist's adaptation of Hellenic metaphysics, language, and religious ritual. While Dionysius clearly works within the Hellenic tradition, he innovates to integrate Hellenic and Christian thought.

Product details

• Authors: John Dillon, Sarah Klitenic Wear, Sarah Klitenic Dillon Wear, Wear Sarah Klitenic
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781138619418
• ISBN: 978-1-138-61941-8
• No. of pages: 152
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, Religion & beliefs, Religion and beliefs