Re‐Thinking Eriugena: Historical Theology, Metaphysics, and Creation

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Eriugena's historical theology and metaphysics of creation require re-evaluation in light of his commentary on the Dionysian Celestial Hierarchy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Austin Foley Holmes

doi:10.1111/moth.70135

September 3, 2026Modern TheologyOpen Access

Re‐Thinking Eriugena: Historical Theology, Metaphysics, and Creation

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To re-evaluate the historical theology, metaphysics, and doctrine of creation in the work of Johannes Scotus Eriugena, specifically through his engagement with the Dionysian celestial hierarchy.
Critical textual analysis of Eriugena's philosophical and theological writings, including In Ierarchiam coelestem.
Historiographical comparison incorporating scholarly editions and commentaries by Jeanne Barbet and Paul Rorem.
Eriugena synthesizes Dionysian Neoplatonism with Christian metaphysics to present an integrated framework of cosmic hierarchy and creation.
The commentary on celestial hierarchies illustrates how early medieval speculative theology mediated between Greek patristic metaphysics and Latin theological traditions.

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Textual analysis reveals metaphysical models of creation in Eriugena's theological commentaries, highlighting the enduring influence of Dionysian celestial hierarchies.

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