Maximizing animal theology: Maximus the Confessor on the value of non-human animals and the human calling

This article adds to the growing body of work regarding the place of animals within Christian doctrine through engaging with the theological writings of Maximus the Confessor. In this article I shall do two things. First I shall argue that the theology of Maximus makes three claims that have signifi...

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Main Author: Hiuser, Kris (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Toronto Press 2014
In: Toronto journal of theology
Year: 2014, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 247-255
Online Access: Volltext (doi)

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