Exploring St. Denis the Areopagite and Neoplatonism in Early Christianity

The chapter examines the significance of avoiding neoplatonist interpretations when studying the works of St. Denis the Areopagite, emphasizing the historical context of neoplatonism as an effort to Christianize Platonism. It draws connections between neoplatonism and Gnosticism in their endeavors to incorporate Christian principles into pre-existing philosophical frameworks.