How Long to Read The Mystical Theology

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mystical Theology?

It takes the average reader and 34 minutes to read The Mystical Theology by St Dionysius the Areopagite

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (5th to early 6th century; writing before 532), himself influenced by the Neoplatonic philosopher Proclus, had a strong impact on Christian thought and practice, both east and west. Theoria is the main theme of Dionysius' work called "The Mystical Theology". In chapter 1, Dionysius says that God dwells in divine darkness i.e. God is unknowable through sense and reason. Therefore, a person must leave behind the activity of sense and reason and enter into spiritual union with God. Through spiritual union with God (theosis), the mystic is granted theoria and through this vision is ultimately given knowledge of God. In the tradition of Dionysus the Areopagite, theoria is the lifting up of the individual out of time, space and created being, while the Triune God reaches down, or descends, to the hesychast. This process is also known as ekstasis ("mystical ecstasy").

How long is The Mystical Theology?

The Mystical Theology by St Dionysius the Areopagite is 34 pages long, and a total of 8,636 words.

This makes it 11% the length of the average book. It also has 11% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mystical Theology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 47 minutes to read The Mystical Theology aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mystical Theology?

The Mystical Theology is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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