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 St. Maximus the Confessor
Discuss Catholic books. Hard Cover
N. Illinois Univ. Press
2009
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This first English translation of Quaestiones et Dubia by the 7th century monk Maximus the Confessor presents 239 interrogations and responses addressing theological, philosophical, ascetical, spiritual, and liturgical concerns. An introduction by the translator provides a historical and contextual background.

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This is first ever English translation of one of Maximus' most significant contributions. Maximus the Confessor (580-662) was a monk whose writings focused on ascetical interpretations of biblical and patristic works. For his refusal to accept the Monothelite position supported by Emperor Constans II, he was tried as a, heretic his right hand was cut off, and his tongue was cut out. A major theologian of the Byzantine Church, St. Maximus is venerated in both Eastern and Western Christian traditions. Despina Prassas' translation of the "Quaestiones et Dubia" presents for the first time in English one of the Confessor's most significant contributions to early Christian biblical interpretation. The original work is believed to have been written before 626 while the monk was a member of a community located near Constantinople. The text is a series of 239 interrogations and responses addressing theological, philosophical, ascetical, spiritual, and liturgical concerns. In his work, Maximus the Confessor brings together the patristic exegetical aporiai tradition and the spiritual-pedagogical tradition of monastic questions and responses. The overarching theme is the importance of the ascetical life. For Maximus, askesis is a life-long endeavor that consists of the struggle and discipline to maintain control over the passions. One engages in the ascetical life by taking part in both theoria (contemplation) and praxis (action). To convey this teaching, Maximus uses a number of pedagogical tools including allegory, etymology, number symbolism, and military terminology. Prassas provides a rich historical and contextual background in her Introduction to help ground and familiarize the reader with this work. As the first focused study of the "Quaestiones et Dubia", this important book will appeal to the growing audience of readers interested in Maximus the Confessor and, more broadly, to scholars and students of early Christianity, early Byzantine monasticism, and patristic biblical exegesis.

"An excellent and timely piece of work. A very important contribution to the continuing renaissance of work on Maximus the Confessor." - Paul Blowers, Emmanuel School of Religion, author of Exegesis and Spiritual Pedagogy in Maximus the Confessor.

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