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Routledge - Dionysius the Areopagite and Neoplatonist Tradition

Name: Routledge - Dionysius the Areopagite and Neoplatonist Tradition
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Explore one of the most mysterious and intriguing figures from the late antique world with this scholarly work from Routledge. Dionysius the Areopagite, writing around 500 CE, presents a complex view of the universe by manipulating Platonic metaphysics. This text examines how he describes a hierarchical cosmos through a series of triadic strata. Following the tradition of Hellenic Platonists, the author explains how these strata emanate from one unified being. The book details how beings are arranged from superior to inferior based on their proximity to God. This study provides a deep look into how Dionysius organized the celestial and material cosmos, making it a vital resource for those studying ancient history, philosophy, and the transition of thought in the late antique period.

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Examines the mysterious figure of Dionysius the Areopagite and his impact on the late antique world.

Analyzes the use of Platonic metaphysics to construct a detailed hierarchical universe.

Details the triadic strata used to organize both the celestial and material cosmos.

Provides insight into how beings are ranked from superior to inferior based on proximity to God.

Connects the work to the possible circle of Severus of Antioch and the year 500 CE.

Offers a scholarly perspective on the relationship between Hellenic Platonism and early Christian thought.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0815388578
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 October 2017
Listed Since: 09 January 2018

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