A saint for East and West: Maximus the Confessor's contribution to eastern and western Christian theology
"In 1054 CE, the Great Schism between Eastern and Western Christianity occurred, and the official break of communion between the two ancient branches of the church continues to this day. There have been numerous church commissions and academic groups created to try and bridge the ecumenical div...
| Subtitles: | Maximus the Confessor's contribution to Eastern and Western Christian theology |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Eugene, Oregon
Cascade Books
[2019]
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| In: | Year: 2019 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Maximus, Confessor, Heiliger 580-662
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| IxTheo Classification: | CA Christianity FA Theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Maximus Confessor, Saint (approximately 580-662)
B Theology, Doctrinal History Early church, ca. 30-600 B Theology, Doctrinal (Byzantine Empire) |
| Summary: | "In 1054 CE, the Great Schism between Eastern and Western Christianity occurred, and the official break of communion between the two ancient branches of the church continues to this day. There have been numerous church commissions and academic groups created to try and bridge the ecumenical divides between East and West, yet official communion is still just out of reach. The thought of St. Maximus the Confessor, a saint of both churches, provides a unique theological lens through which to map out a path of ecumenical understanding and, hopefully, reconciliation and union. Through an exposition of the intellectual history of Maximus' theological influence, his moral and spiritual theology, and his metaphysical vision of creation, a common Christianity emerges"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-272) and index |
| ISBN: | 1620322005 |