Transfigured Jordan Daniel Wood - Maximus the Confessor, Tradition, History, and Christology
Feb 15, 2023
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Active Engagement with Tradition
- Understanding early theological texts requires both historical context and active engagement today.
- Wood aligns with Balthasar's method: letting tradition speak while dialoguing with contemporary concerns.
Wood's Spiritual Journey
- Jordan Daniel Wood shares his journey from a Restoration Movement background to Catholicism.
- He narrates his evolving theological questions sparked by early church fathers like Origen and Athanasius.
Theology Amid Politics
- Christological controversies often intertwined with political and cultural power struggles.
- Yet genuine theological concern motivated figures like Maximus beyond mere power plays.