Der grausame Fund einer enthaupteten Frau vor der kleinen St. Dionysius-Kapelle stellt Kommissarin Silvia Muisfeld und ihren Kollegen Sven Söhlbach vor ein Rätsel. Als ein weiteres, genauso hingerichtetes Mordopfer gefunden wird, steht schnell fest, dass es der selbe Täter ist. Niemand ahnt, dass der Mörder, ein irrsinniger Psychopath, der jeglichen Bezug zur Realität verloren hat, weitere Hinrichtungen plant. Ein spannender Krimi mit lockerer Unterhaltung und tiefgründigen Gefühlen.

A historian of the first century BC, Dionysius of Halicarnassus taught rhetoric in Rome while studying the Latin language, collecting material for his magnum opus, ‘Roman Antiquities’. Dionysius states that his objects in writing history were to please lovers of noble deeds and to repay the benefits he had enjoyed while living in Rome, though he wrote also to reconcile Greeks to Roman rule. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, w...

This anthology edited by Philip Schaff, a renowned ecclesiastic historian, includes the most important works by early Christian theologians. Their comportment and sacrifice, their lectures and preaching, their moral values, and their understanding of Christianity and its most precious messages - shaped the foundations of the Christianity, helping it spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond its borders during the first centuries after the death of Jesus. The edition includes: Volume I:...

These two letters were composed by St. Dionysius as he attempted to curb some of the Christological errors present in the early Alexandrian church. He does not address who is present, but many of the issues that are present relate direct to the question of the divinity of Christ.

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite presents a profound exploration of Neoplatonism through a series of theological and philosophical treatises that discuss mystical theology, the nature of God, and the celestial hierarchy. Written in an intricate and ornate style characteristic of late antiquity, these texts reflect the author's engagement with Greek philosophical traditions, particularly those of Plato and Plotinus, while also incorporating early Christian thought. Dionysius adeptly in...

In "Letters of Dionysius the Areopagite," Pseudo-Dionysius intricately weaves together a tapestry of theological discourse, mysticism, and Neoplatonic philosophy. Comprising a series of epistles, the work delves into the nature of divine hierarchy, the interplay between the earthly and the celestial, and the transformational power of theology as a path to spiritual enlightenment. Written in a compelling and polished style, these letters engage with contemporary thinkers and reflect the ear...

In "Ecclesiastical Hierarchy," Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite delves into the intricate structure of the Church, exploring the spiritual and hierarchical relationship between God, angels, and humanity. Composed in the late 5th to early 6th century, this seminal text combines elements of Neoplatonism with Christian theology, employing a mystical literary style that invites readers to engage in profound reflection. The work systematically categorizes the celestial and ecclesiastical orders,...

In "Heavenly Hierarchy," Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite intricately explores the celestial orders of angels and their roles within the divine cosmos. Written in a poetic and mystical style, this seminal work delves into the Neoplatonic framework of the late antique period, intertwining philosophy with Christian theology. Pseudo-Dionysius employs a rich symbolic language that invites readers to contemplate the complexities of the divine empires and their influences on the earthly realm, ef...

Dionysius of Halicarnassus taught rhetoric in Rome while studying the Latin language, collecting material for a history of Rome, and writing. His Roman Antiquities began to appear in 7 BCE. Dionysius states that his objects in writing history were to please lovers of noble deeds and to repay the benefits he had enjoyed in Rome.Dionysius studied the best available literary sources (mainly annalistic and other historians) and possibly some public documents. His work and that of Livy a...

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite presents a profound exploration of neo-Platonic theology and metaphysics, capturing the intricate relationship between God, the cosmos, and human experience. Written in a style that blends lyrical prose with dense philosophical argumentation, these treatises delve into hierarchical structures of being and the divine, shaping the early Christian understanding of mysticism and angelology. Contextually situated within the 5th and 6th centuries, Dionysius'...

Die philosophische Schule Plotins gab Dionysius Areopagita die Möglichkeit, mit der Vorstellung von dem Ewigen und namenlosen "Einen" an die Mysterien der Christenheit und ihre Esoterik heranzuführen: an die himmlischen und irdischen Hierachien, an die Namen Gottes, die zum Unnennbaren hinführen, insbesondere an die Mystische Theologie. In einer gleichnamigen Schrift hat Dionysius gezeigt, inwiefern alles menschliche Reden von Gott seinem Thema gar nicht gerecht werden kann. Eher muss von ...

That the history of the invention of a piece of mechanism, and the description of its structure, operation, and uses, should be capable of being rendered the subject matter of a volume, destined not alone for the instruction of engineers or machinists, but for the information and amusement of the public in general, is a statement which at no very remote period would have been deemed extravagant and incredible. Advanced as we are in the art of rendering knowledge popular, and cultivated as ...