Description: (A Syrian Monk Who Merged Neoplatonism and Christian Theology in His Treatises)
Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite was a Greek author, Christian theologian, and Neoplatonic philosopher known for writing the Corpus Areopagiticum or Corpus Dionysiacum. Portraying himself as Dionysius the Areopagite, he made significant contributions to mystical and contemplative traditions within Christianity by blending Christian theology with Neoplatonic philosophy. His work continues to influence theologians and philosophers today.