Union and distinction in the thought of St. Maximus the Confessor / Melchisedec Toronen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Törönen, Melchisedec.

Series:

Oxford early Christian studies.

Oxford early Christian studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Maximus, Confessor, Saint, approximately 580-662.

Maximus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Union and Distinction in the Thought of St Maximus the Confessor presents the writings of a key figure in Byzantine theology in the light of the themes of unity and diversity. The principle of simultaneous union and distinction forms the core of Maximus' thought, pervading every area of his theology. It can be summarized as: Things united remain distinct and without confusion in an inseparable union. As Melchisedec T--ouml--;r--ouml--;nen shows, this master theme also resonatesin contemporary theological and philosophical discussions.

Contents:

Introduction

Logic

Tools

Imagery

Trinity

The principles

Monad and Triad

Knowing the Trinity

Christ

Nature, difference, and number

Activities and wills

Union

Universe, church, scripture

The creation song

'Spiritual hierarchy'

Transparent words

Spiritual life and human 'architecture'

The twofold commandment of love

Confusion and fragmentation

Distinction and unification.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-215) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786611155018

0-19-153785-3

1-4356-2294-4

1-281-15501-2

OCLC:

191673488