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Tollefsen, Torstein, 1953-

The Christocentric cosmology of St. Maximus the Confessor [electronic resource] / Torstein Theodor Tollefsen. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. - 1 online resource (243 p.) : ill. - Oxford early Christian studies . - Oxford early Christian studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-238) and index.

The divine ideas and the creation of the cosmos -- The logos, the logoi, and created beings -- The divine activity -- The concept of participation.

Maximus the Confessor (580-662) was an important Byzantine thinker, the 'father of Byzantine theology'. This text describes his metaphysical world-view. The discussion covers Maximus' doctrine of creation, the Logos and the logoi, the cosmic order, the activities or energies of God, and how created beings may participate in God.

ISBN: 9780191553233 (electronic bk.) 0191553239 (electronic bk.) 9780199237142 019923714X

Subjects--Personal Names:
Maximus, Confessor, Saint, ca. 580-662.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Metaphysics.
Cosmology.
Cosmology.
Maximus, Confessor, Saint, ca. 580-662.
Metaphysics.
Religion.
RELIGION--Christian Theology--Systematic.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BR65.M416 / T65 2008eb

Dewey Class. No.: 230/.14092