Mystagogy

A Monastic Reading of Dionysius Areopagita

Autori

• Alexander Golitzin

Parametri

• 496 pagine
• 18 ore di lettura

• Cristianesimo
• Esoterismo e religione
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Temi cristiani

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Exploring the Pseudo-Dionysian corpus, this work emphasizes its interpretation through the lens of liturgical and ascetic traditions that shaped both the author and his audience. It highlights the originality and adherence to patristic and late Neoplatonic thought, centering on the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy as a cohesive element. The text illustrates how Pseudo-Dionysius' theology resonates with earlier Christian spirituality, reflecting the core experiences and aspirations of the church, especially within ascetic communities.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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