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by Dionysius the Areopagite (Author)
The Celestial Hierarchy is a book written by Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 5th century AD. The book is a treatise on the nature of the celestial beings, their hierarchy, and their relationship with God. Dionysius draws on the teachings of the Bible and the writings of earlier Christian theologians to present a detailed description of the nine orders of angels, which he divides into three groups: the Seraphim, the Cherubim, and the Thrones; the Dominions, the Virtues, and the Powers; and the Principalities, the Archangels, and the Angels. He describes the characteristics and functions of each order, and explains how they work together to carry out God's will. Throughout the book, Dionysius emphasizes the importance of contemplation and spiritual discipline in order to achieve a deeper understanding of God and the celestial hierarchy. He also stresses the need for humility and obedience to God's will, as well as the importance of prayer and worship. The Celestial Hierarchy is considered one of the most influential works of Christian mysticism, and has had a profound impact on Christian theology and spirituality. Its teachings on the hierarchy of angels and the importance of contemplation and spiritual discipline continue to be studied and practiced by Christians today.Wherefore all things share in that Providence which streams forth from the superessential Deific Source of all; for they would not be unless they had come into existence through participation in the Essential Principle of all things. All inanimate things participate in It through their being; for the 'to be' of all things is the Divinity above Being Itself, the true Life. Living things participate in Its life-giving Power above all life; rational things participate in Its self-perfect and pre-eminently perfect Wisdom above all reason and intellect.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.
