The Complete Works of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (1634) - Page 11

XIV. What the tradition regarding the number of Angels signifies . . . . . . . . . Page 50
XV. What the physical images of the Angelic virtues are In this final chapter of the first book, the author explains why angels are described in the Bible using symbols like fire, wheels, or animals. . . . . . . . . . » 51

THE ECCLESIASTICAL HIERARCHY This work describes how the earthly Church reflects the order of Heaven through its rituals and clergy.


Chapter I.	What the tradition of the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy is, and what its goal is . . . . . . . . . . . .	» 63
II.	Concerning those things performed in enlightenment, or Baptism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	» 70
III.	Concerning those things performed in the Synaxis The "Synaxis" is a Greek term for the gathering of the faithful for the liturgy, specifically Holy Communion. . . . . . . .	» 80
IV.	Concerning those things done and performed in the Holy Ointment Referring to the Myron or consecrated oil used in the rite of Chrismation. .	» 99
V.	Concerning the consecrations of the sacred Orders This chapter discusses the ordination of the three clerical ranks: Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. . .	» 110
VI.	Concerning the Orders being initiated Initiates here refers to those receiving the sacraments, such as monks and the laity. . . . . . . . .	» 123
VII.	Concerning those things done regarding the deceased . . . . . .	» 130

THE DIVINE NAMES In this influential treatise, the author explores how names from scripture—like "Good," "Life," or "Beautiful"—can be applied to a God who is ultimately beyond all names.


Chapter I.	What the purpose of the book is, and what has been handed down concerning the Divine names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	» 145
II.	Concerning unified and differentiated Theology, and what divine union and distinction are . . . . . . . . . .	» 155
III.	What the power of Prayer is, and concerning the blessed Hierotheus, piety, and theological writing Hierotheus was a legendary figure described by the author as his mentor and teacher.	» 169
IV.	Concerning the Good, light, beauty, love, ecstasy, and zeal; and that evil is neither a being, nor from beings, nor among beings The author argues that evil is not a "thing" created by God, but rather a lack or absence of the Good. . . . . . . . . . .	» 174
V.	Concerning Being, in which also the models of things are discussed . . .	» 210
VI.	Concerning Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	» 219
VII.	Concerning wisdom, mind, reason, truth, and faith	» 222
VIII.	Concerning power, justice, salvation, and redemption; where inequality is also discussed . . . . . . . . . . . .	» 229