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Pseudo-Dionysius as Polemicist: The Development and Purpose of the Angelic Hierarchy in Sixth Century Syria - Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies Rosemary A. Arthur New edition
Pseudo-Dionysius as Polemicist: The Development and Purpose of the Angelic Hierarchy in Sixth Century Syria - Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies
Rosemary A. Arthur
The anonymous theologian known as Pseudo-Dionysius, who was responsible for arranging the angelic hierarchy into nine orders, had a significant influence on mediaeval European mysticism. This book places him in his religious and political context in 6th century Syria, and uncovers the hidden agenda which lies behind his writings.
208 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 28, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780754662587 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 226 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 14 mm · 498 g |
| Language | English |
| Series Editor | Astley, Revd Jeff |
| Series Editor | Beckford, Professor James A. |
| Series Editor | Brummer, Mr. Richard |
| Series Editor | Brummer, Professor Vincent |
| Series Editor | Fiddes, Professor Paul S. |
| Series Editor | Gorringe, Professor T. J. |
| Series Editor | Grenz, Mr. Stanley J. |
| Series Editor | Hutch, Mr. Richard |