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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 1st edition
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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
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 sixth century Syria, and uncovers the hidden agenda which lies behind his writings. New evidence is presented to establish the dating of the corpus more accurately than has been done before. Rather than analysing the minutiae of Dionysius' thought, Rosemary Arthur focuses on his sources for, and treatment of, the Angelic Hierarchy and the Dazzling Darkness, with a view to ascertaining his motive for writing, his relationship with his opponents and his need to hide his identity.
226 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 28, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9781138259829 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 228 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 420 g |
| Language | English |
