Denys l'Aréopagite: Tradition et Métamorphoses. By Ysabel de Andia, Dionysius the Areopagite and the Neoplatonist Tradition: Despoiling the Hellenes. By Sarah Klitenic Wear & John Dillon and Pseudo-Dionysius as Polemicist: The Development and Purpose of the Angelic Hierarchy in Sixth-Century Syri... (original) (raw)

This review examines recent monographs focusing on Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, emphasizing their doctrinal contributions and historical context. It highlights key aspects of Dionysian thought, including themes of negative theology, the influence on various medieval thinkers, and the challenges presented to traditional Christian views of the divine. The review critiques the lacunae in Dionysian doctrines, particularly concerning prayer and Christology, while appreciating the enduring strengths of the corpus, especially its implications for ecclesial and secular thought.