Nathan Lyons

Imitation, Knowledge, and the Task of Christology in Maximus the Confessor

Theology

“This brilliant and beautifully written study traces underappreciated contours in Maximus’s epistemology, showing how the Confessor transposes classical cognitive schemes into a sophisticated theological account of knowing. Steven’s book is a major and creative contribution—it will be essential reading for students of Maximus, a valuable resource for historians of late antique philosophy, and a profound stimulus for all who are interested in the relation between cognition, theological doctrine, and spiritual practice.”