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DIONYSIAN THOUGHT IN SIXTEENTH-CENTURY SPANISH MYSTICAL THEOLOGY.

This essay reviews the nature and scope of Dionysius’ influence on the Hispano-Christian mystics, especially John of the Cross and Theresa of Ávila. As background, it first surveys the broader reception of Dionysius in sixteenth-century Spain, especially among the ascetico-mystical precursors and co...

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Published in:Modern Theology Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 693 - 707
Main Author: GIRÓN-NEGRÓN, LUIS M.
Format: Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Oct2008
Subjects:
Dionysius, of Halicarnassus
Mysticism
Irrationalism (Philosophy)
Spiritual life
Mystical union
Spain
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