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Works of Dionysius the Areopagite
Pseudo-Dionysius · Christianity · c. 500 CE
Translated by Rev. John Parker
58 chapters
The foundational texts of Christian mystical theology — On Divine Names, Mystical Theology, Celestial Hierarchy, and Ecclesiastical Hierarchy — exploring the nature of God through negation and the hierarchical structure of heavenly and earthly worship.
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Contents
- 1On Divine Names: Preface
- 2On Divine Names: Chapter I — The Purpose of the Discourse
- 3On Divine Names: Chapter I (continued, Part 1)
- 4On Divine Names: Chapter II — The Divine Unity and Distinction
- 5On Divine Names: Chapter III — Concerning Prayer
- 6On Divine Names: Chapter III (continued)
- 7On Divine Names: Chapter IV — Concerning Good, Light, and Beauty
- 8On Divine Names: Chapter V — Concerning Being and Exemplars
- 9On Divine Names: Chapter VI — Concerning Life
- 10On Divine Names: Chapter VII — Concerning Wisdom and Mind
- 11On Divine Names: Chapter VIII — Concerning Power and Justice
- 12On Divine Names: Chapter IX — Concerning Same and Different
- 13On Divine Names: Chapter X — Concerning Sovereign Lord
- 14On Divine Names: Chapter XI — Concerning Peace
- 15On Divine Names: Chapter XII — Concerning Holy of Holies
- 16On Divine Names: Chapter XIII — Concerning Perfect and One
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