Mircea G. Duluș

Pseudo-Gregory Shaping Exegesis through aporiae, Hierarchy, and Porphyry’s Criticisms of Scripture: Michael Psellos on Job 1:6 (Th. I.32 Gautier)

Abstract This article analyzes Michael Psellos’ interpretation of Job 1:6 (Th. I.32 Gautier), focusing on his exegetical strategy in addressing the paradox of Satan’s presence before God. It shows that Psellos seeks to clarify the slanderer’s position within the hierarchy of being, primarily drawing on pseudo-Dionysios...