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The Divine Names and The Mystical Theology

The Divine Names and The Mystical Theology

Dionysius

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162912499
ISBN13: 9781162912493
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Divine Names and The Mystical Theology is a philosophical and theological work by Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian theologian and philosopher from the 5th or 6th century. The book explores the nature of God and the ways in which humans can come to know and experience the divine. It is divided into two parts: The Divine Names and The Mystical Theology. In The Divine Names, Dionysius discusses the various names and attributes of God, such as goodness, wisdom, and power, and how they can be understood and experienced by humans. He argues that these names are not just symbolic or metaphorical, but are actual qualities of God that can be apprehended by the human mind. In The Mystical Theology, Dionysius delves deeper into the nature of God, exploring the ways in which humans can experience God directly through mystical contemplation and union. He argues that the ultimate goal of human existence is to become one with God, and that this can only be achieved through a process of purification and spiritual transformation. Overall, The Divine Names and The Mystical Theology is a profound and complex work that explores some of the deepest questions of human existence and spirituality. It has been highly influential in Christian theology and philosophy, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and theologians today.THIS 160 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dionysius the Areopagite; The Divine Names; and The Mystical Theology, by Dionysius . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802971.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.

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