Publisher's Synopsis
Mystical Theology and the Celestial Hierarchies is a book written by Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian theologian who lived in the 5th century. The book explores the nature of God, the universe, and the hierarchy of angels. It is divided into two parts: the first part discusses the concept of mystical theology, which is the study of the divine through personal experience and intuition rather than through reason and logic. The second part of the book focuses on the celestial hierarchies, which are the different levels of angels that exist in the universe. Dionysius describes the nine orders of angels and their roles in the universe, as well as their relationship with God and humanity. The book is considered a seminal work in Christian mysticism and has had a profound influence on Christian theology and philosophy. It is a complex and challenging read, but one that offers a deep and profound understanding of the nature of God and the universe.1949. 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.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.
