The Life of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite

by Scriptorium Press

Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the disciple of Saint Paul, was a famous first-century bishop, theologian, and martyr from Athens. He is the author of some of the earliest theological treatises in the Church and an inexhaustible source of apostolic wisdom. Presented here for the first time in English is his authoritative biography written by the learned 9th-century monk Michael Syncellus, together with the story of his martyrdom in Gaul translated from an ancient Latin account. The picture that emerges is one of an inspired prophet, merciful pastor, and zealous missionary.Unique to this edition is an in-depth introduction that examines the authenticity of Saint Dionysius’ writings. Challenging the modern opinion that the Areopagitic Corpus is a late forgery, the book provides a meticulous analysis of the ideas, language, and historical reception of Dionysius’ works to prove definitively that they were composed in the Apostolic age.Now includes a brand-new chapter on first-century angelology and many additional insights.

Genres: Biography

272 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2023

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am now convinced of the authenticity of the dionysian corpus. It makes a lot of sense.

[Navel · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent defense of the writings attributed to St. Dionysius the Areopagite mentioned in St. Luke's Acts of the Apostles being the authentic article and being written in the first century AD.

[Petrus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not necessarily convincing, as it leaves more substantive questions than answers, though the book contains many interesting arguments. A tour-de-force in logic. I would like to understand more of how Dionysius (or Pseudo-Dionysius) uses St. Paul than Neoplatonism.