Denis the Areopagite, also known as Dionysius the Areopagite, was a prominent figure in early Christianity, believed to have been a convert of the Apostle Paul in the 1st century. He is often associated with the Areopagus, a prominent council in ancient Athens, where he is said to have embraced the Christian faith after hearing Paul's teachings. He is also credited with writing several influential theological works, including "The Divine Names" and "The Mystical Theology." These writings contributed to the development of Christian mysticism and Neoplatonism, influencing later theologians and philosophers throughout the Middle Ages and beyond.