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PSEUDO-DIONYSIUS THE AREOPAGITE · LATE 5TH–EARLY 6TH CENTURY · BYZANTINE
The Celestial Hierarchy
Synopsis
A systematic account of the angelic orders and their role in mediating divine illumination through hierarchical levels of being and light.
The Celestial Hierarchy is a central text in the Christian mystical tradition, offering insight into the spiritual life, the nature of divine union, and the transformation of the soul.