Mystical Theology and the Celestial Hierarchies

by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite

This book discusses issues of mystical theology, including the divine darkness, the affirmations and negations concerning God, super essential radiance, and the influence of jewels on some of the mystics. The celestial hierarchies section includes discussions concerning the nature of hierarchy, the first order of celestial beings, dominions, virtues and powers, and what the traditional number of angels signifies.

Genres: Christianity, Philosophy, Religion

73 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1949

About the author

Also known as Pseudo-Denys, was a Christian theologian and philosopher of the Neoplatonist school during the late 5th to early 6th century.

Reviews

[Paul Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Starts well. The creator spirit cannot be known. God can be loved but not thought of. Once the author warms to the issue of Mystical Hierachies he completely loses the reader. Compound words and sentences exceeding 100 words in length are not conducive to the imparting of knowledge or fostering understanding. His contemporaries must have thought him as mad as his name.