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The mystical theology : facing-page translation with introduction & commentary
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"The Mystical Theology of Dionysius the Areopagite is one of the greatest classical texts ever written on prayer. The mysterious author, living during the fifth and sixth centuries, most likely in ...
"The Mystical Theology of Dionysius the Areopagite is one of the greatest classical texts ever written on prayer. The mysterious author, living during the fifth and sixth centuries, most likely in Syria, has been recognized both in the East and the West as a consummate theologian. This volume provides the finest available Greek text along with a facing-page translation as well as an introduction with historical background on Dionysius the Areopagite. Also given is an extended, concise commentary on the text. This will be an essential volume for readers who wish to engage one of the finest writers of Christian Tradition in his classic work on prayer. This would include not only scholars but others who may seek a deeper understanding of and love for God."--
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- by Dionysius the Areopagite ; translated by William Riordan
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- English, Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
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- Ave Maria, FL : Sapientia Press of Ave Maria University, [2020]
- ©2020
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- xix, 353 pages ; 24 cm
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- 9781932589849, 1932589848
- OCLC
- on1157284095
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-342) and indexes.
- Translated from the Greek; contains text in English and Greek.
- List of abbreviations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- I. [Introduction] -- Section 1. Historical background -- The mystery of our true identity in Christ -- The mystery of this author -- The influences of others on Dionysius -- The corpus -- The influences of Dionysius on others -- Section 2. Certain key doctrines -- The Christo-Genesis of a mind -- The most divine Eucharist: sacrament of sacraments -- Scripture within the liturgy -- The anaphora (offering of the gifts and consecration) -- The distribution of the gifts -- The bread from heaven -- II. [Text and translation] -- Preface to the translation -- Greek-English facing-page translation -- English verse-structured translation -- III. [Commentary] -- Invocation of the Trinity: MT chapter I.i (997a) -- "Trinity!" -- The Trinity in Its divine unities and differentiations -- 1. The processions and manifestations -- 2. The three hypostases -- 3. The divinity and humanity of the Son -- "Super-essential"-- "Super-divine" -- "Super-good" -- "Guide of the divine wisdom of Christians" -- "Direct Us to the super-unknown, and super-radiant, and highest head of the mystical words" -- Entering the divine sanctuary: MT chapter I.1 (997ab) -- "Simple" -- "Absolute" -- "Unchangeable mysteries of theology" -- Section 3. Intense Exercise: MT chapter I.i (997b-1000a) -- Section 4. Cautions and instructions: MT chapter I.2 (1000ab) -- Section 5. Moses and the pattern of mystical ascent: MT Chapter I.3 (1000b-1001a) -- Section 6. Discovering the hidden divine beauty MT chapter II (1025ab) -- Section 7. Affirmative and negative theologies: MT chapter III (1032d-1033d) -- Section 8. God Is not a body: MT chapter IV (1040d) -- Section 9. God is not a created spirit: MT chapter V (1045d-1048b) -- St. Albert's comments on chapter V -- Chapter V: sequential analysis of the text -- Epilogue -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. The movements of God and the soul -- Appendix B. Maria Faustina and St. Mother Teresa -- Bibliography -- Index