the ecclesiastical hierarchy of pseudo-Denys, an introduction Rutledge, Denys. creator text xx Staten Island, N.Y Alba House [1965, 1964] 1964 1965 monographic eng

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xi, 212 pages 23 cm. Dom Denys Rutledge introduces a work, little knownto American readers, which has influenced theological and mystical writing for at least fourteen hundred years. It is, in effect, a synthesis of Christian teaching, particularly on the nature of the Church, in which science and religion, the other world and the values of the present world may be seen in their source and original harmony. Written before the division between Greek and Latin Churches, and later between Catholic and Protestant, it affords a convenient point from which to view later speculation and controversy in its true perspective. Apart from helping those interested in the current liturgical revival, this work will serve as a bridge to the understanding of Eastern, and particularly Hindu, religion. 'Unity' is the author's dominant theme: unity of a man within himself, unity with his world, unity with God. Cosmic Theology -- The ecclesiastical hierarchy -- The two Hierarchies -- PSeudo-Denys and Plato -- Text -- The ecclesiastical hierarchy -- Mystery of illumination -- Mystery of the synais or communion -- Mystery of the sacrament of unction -- Mystery of the priestly consecration -- Mystery of the monastic consecration -- Mystery over those who have fallen asleep in holiness -- Dom Denys Rutledge Bibliographical footnotes. the Areopagite Pseudo-Dionysius BR 65 .D64 D5 1965 65002802 DLC 770610 20231221145036.0 10332573 spa