Henosis

The theme of henosis is central in Dionysius' doctrine. The originality of the present study consist in the analysing Dionysius' trinitarian theology and in revealing the structure of De Divinis Nominibus in a movement of procession-conversion from the Union to the One. The author subsequently focuses on De Mystica Theologia, comparing the ascension of Moses with the treatises De Vita Mosis and showing how the rising of the negative theology ends in the unio mystica.

Review:

'The greatest strenght of this book is the enormous attention to detail that its main text and footnotes reveal. The author has digested a considerable range of scholarship so that any reader who wishes to find information about specific points within ps.-Dionysian doctrine will be richliy and speedily rewarded.' Stephen Gersh, Church History, 1998. 'Cette these largement documentee offre une etude importante sur la notion theologique et spirituelle d'union a Dieu selon Denys.' Revue des Sciences Philosophiques et Theologiques, 2000. 'Ysabel de Andia is an experienced and enthusiastic guide...' Edouard Jeauneau, Speculum - A Journal of Medieval Studies, 2000. '...cette etude sur la mystique dionysienne aura [...] sa place parmi les references majeures.' J.-Cl. Larchet, Revue d'Histoire et de Philosophie Religieuses, 2000.