St. Dionysius and His Works: Interpretation and Authorship Debate

The chapter delves into the works of St. Dionysius, examining the celestial and ecclesiastical hierarchies in his writings and their relevance to understanding the structure of the church. It discusses the authorship debate surrounding texts attributed to St. Dionysius and contrasts Eastern beliefs in first century authorship with Western skepticism. The chapter explores the implications of later authors attributing their work to esteemed historical figures and examines how ancient texts have been dated and perceived throughout history.