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Sources:

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
Wikipedia – Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite

This episode continues our exploration of the Christian contemplative tradition, alongside Meister Eckhart and John of the Cross already on the channel. If the mystery of the hidden author behind "divine darkness" moved you, consider subscribing — new episodes on the great mystics of world religion, every week.

For 1,000 years, Pseudo-Dionysius shaped the faith under a false name. Discover the truth behind this mystic.

In 532 AD, a debate in Constantinople revealed a strange mystery. An anonymous author had used the identity of a biblical figure to smuggle Neoplatonism into the church. We explore who this person really was and why his work became a cornerstone of Christian mysticism for centuries, influencing thinkers from Thomas Aquinas to Dante.

We trace the unmasking of this ghost and examine his radical concept of divine darkness, where God is found through unknowing rather than words. You will see how a teaching can remain powerful even when built upon a foundation that never existed. This episode continues our study of church history and the legacy of the great contemplative tradition.

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