“Through a Glass, Darkly”: Evidence for Knowledge of Pseudo-Dionysius in Anglo-Saxon England
Tim Flight
Despite his importance to later English medieval spirituality, the possibility of Pseudo-Dionysius’s influence in Anglo-Saxon England remains unresolved, having been merely subjected brief speculation. This article quantifies potential by tracing all evidence for contact with Corpus Areopagitum. Using Stock’s model “textual communities,” it reviews study Pseudo-Dionysius at Rome and Carolingian court discusses level intellectual exchange between these Continental centers, particular focus on Israel Grammarian. It then unacknowledged presence thought manuscripts analyzes Hilduin’s exposition theology Passio Sancti Dionysii. concludes that was an thought. Beyond signaling need spirituality texts be reconsidered, this article’s suggestion preconquest has implications accepted history .
Journal of Medieval Religious Cultures