Dionysius the Areopagite (Biblical figure

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• Dionysius the Areopagite — 1st century A.D., Athenian scholar: converted to Christianity by Saint Paul c50. * * * flourished 1st century Biblical figure, converted by St. Paul. His conversion at Athens is mentioned in Acts 17:34, and he acquired a posthumous reputation… …   Universalium

• Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite — Full name Pseudo Dionysius the Areopagite Other names Pseudo Dionysius , Pseudo Denys , mistakenly identified as Dionysius the Areopagite Born unknown, 5th to 6th century AD Died unknown, 5th to 6th century AD Era Ancient philosop …   Wikipedia

• Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite — • Article on the identity of the mysterious Pseudo Areopagite, his writings, and their influence Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Dionysius the Pseudo Areopagite     Dionysius the Pseudo Areopagite …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• Roman Catholicism — the faith, practice, and system of government of the Roman Catholic Church. [1815 25] * * * Largest single Christian denomination in the world, with some one billion members, or about 18% of the world s population. The Roman Catholic church has… …   Universalium

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