DIONYSIAN THOUGHT IN SIXTEENTH‐CENTURY SPANISH MYSTICAL THEOLOGY
Modern Theology October 1, 2008 Luis M. Girón‐negrón
AbstractThis essay reviews the nature and scope of Dionysius’ influence on the Hispano‐Christian mystics, especially John of the Cross and Theresa of Ávila. As background, it first surveys the broader reception of Dionysius in sixteenth‐century Spain, especially among the ascetico‐mystical precursors and contemporaries of both Carmelite saints. This will allow us to reconnoiter with some...