The Celestial And Ecclesiastical Hierarchy Of Dionysius The Areopagite (1894)

By Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite and John Parker

Book Overview

The Celestial And Ecclesiastical Hierarchy Of Dionysius The Areopagite is a book written by Dionysius Areopagita and published in 1894. The book is a study of the celestial and ecclesiastical hierarchy as described by Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 5th century. The book explores the nature of the hierarchy of angels, the divine order of the universe, and the structure of the Church. It also delves into the concept of mystical union with God and the role of the sacraments in achieving this union. The book is considered to be a significant work in the history of Christian mysticism and is an important source for the study of medieval theology. It is written in a scholarly and academic style, with extensive footnotes and references to other works in the field. Overall, The Celestial And Ecclesiastical Hierarchy Of Dionysius The Areopagite is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian theology and mysticism.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164839322
• ISBN13: 9781164839323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"