The Rorem, Paul creator author. text bibliography mnu Minneapolis Fortress Press c2015 2015 monographic eng

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xiv, 157 pages ; 23 cm. "The Dionysian Mystical Theology introduces the Pseudo-Dionysian 'mystical theology,' with glimpses at key stages in its interpretation and critical reception through the centuries. In part one, the elusive Areopagite's own miniature essay, The Mystical Theology, is quoted in its entirety, sentence by sentence, with commentary. Its cryptic contents would be almost impenetrable without judicious reference to the rest of the Dionysian corpus: The Divine Names, The Celestial Hierarchy, The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, and the ten Letters. Of special importance is the Dionysian use of negations in an "apophatic" theology that recognizes the transcendence of God beyond human words and concepts. Stages in the reception and critique of this Greek corpus and theme are sketched in part two: first, the initial sixth-century introduction and marginal comments (Scholia) by John of Scythopolis; second, the early Latin translation and commentary by the ninth-century Carolingian Eriugena and the twelfth-century commentary by the Parisian Hugh of St. Victor; and third, the critical reaction and opposition by Martin Luther in the Reformation. In conclusion, the Dionysian apophatic is presented alongside other forms of negative theology in light of modern and postmodern interests in the subject."--Publisher's website. Part I. An introduction to Pseudo-Dionysius by way of The mystical theology -- Part II. Stages of Dionysian reception and interpretation. The doctrinal concerns of the first Dionysian scholiast, John of Scythopolis -- The early Latin Dionysius : Eriugena and Hugh of St. Victor -- Martin Luther's christocentric critique of Pseudo-Dionysian spirituality -- Negative theologies and the cross. Paul Rorem. Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-154) and index. the Areopagite Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite Pseudo-Dionysius Influence the Areopagite Pseudo-Dionysius Bishop of Scythopolis John active 6th century Erigena, Johannes Scotus approximately 810-approximately 877 of Saint-Victor Hugh 1096?-1141 Luther, Martin 1483-1546 the Areopagite Pseudo-Dionysius Negative theology Christianity History of doctrines Negative theology BR65.D66 R64 2015 248.2 Ror 2015 9781451495829 (pbk) 9781451495829 2016302125 YDXCP 170330 20250529103416.0 19135940 eng