Out of Time? Toward a Theological Critique of the Culture of Haste: Maximus the Confessor, Late Capitalism, and the Promise of the Daily Office | Synapse
February 2, 2026
Out of Time? Toward a Theological Critique of the Culture of Haste: Maximus the Confessor, Late Capitalism, and the Promise of the Daily Office
Key Points
To explore the relationship between the culture of haste in late capitalism and theological reflections from Maximus the Confessor.
Literature review of Maximus the Confessor's works
Analysis of contemporary cultural attitudes toward time and haste
Theological examination of the daily office as a spiritual antidote
Identified tensions between modern speed and spiritual practices
Proposed the daily office as a counter to the culture of haste
Revealed insights from Maximus the Confessor relevant to current societal issues