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Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology
Maximus the Confessor and Why Catholics Should Care about Him
Dec 14, 2023
Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dr. Joseph Terry, and Dr. John Solheid discuss Maximus the Confessor and why Catholics should be familiar with his life and work. They explore Maximus's biography and controversies, his canonical status, and his writings on Christ's agony. They also discuss the fallenness of the will and Maximus's teachings on the incarnation and creation.
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- Maximus the Confessor's teachings on Christology, particularly his belief in the two activities and two wills of Christ, are crucial for understanding the nature of Christ's incarnation and its significance for human salvation.
- Maximus the Confessor's understanding of true freedom as the ability to will and choose what is good and in alignment with God's desires, offers valuable guidance for Christians in living out their faith and pursuing union with God.
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Who was St. Maximus the Confessor?
St. Maximus the Confessor was a theologian and monk who lived in the 7th century. He was known for his defense of orthodox Christology and his involvement in the Monenergist and Monophysite controversies. Maximus asserted that Christ had two activities and two wills, which aligned with his belief in the full humanity and divinity of Christ. He played a significant role in the Lateran Synod and was ultimately arrested and died in exile. Despite being condemned during his lifetime, he was later recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
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