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Maximus the Confessor's understanding of natural law provides a Christocentric framework that reconciles the tension between person and nature in Orthodox Christian humanism, thereby enhancing modern Orthodox personalism. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This article explores St. Maximus the Confessor's views on natural law and human destiny, focusing on the tension between person and nature in Orthodox thought.

June 7, 2026Modern TheologyOpen Access

Human Destiny and the Natural Law in St Maximus the Confessor: A Contribution to Orthodox Christian Humanism

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This article explores St. Maximus the Confessor's views on natural law and human destiny, focusing on the tension between person and nature in Orthodox thought.
Close reading of Maximus the Confessor's writings on natural law and deification.
Examination of the relationship between hypostasis and personalism in Orthodox theology.
Critical analysis of contemporary criticisms regarding the interpretation of Maximus's work.
Maximus's understanding of natural law includes both negative and positive aspects, culminating in deification.
The study highlights the challenges of integrating personalist approaches with traditional patristic sources.
A Christocentric vision of natural law is proposed, arguing it enhances modern Orthodox personalism rather than conflicts with it.

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Close reading reveals St. Maximus's contributions to natural law and human destiny in Orthodox theology, enhancing personalism.

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Alexis Torrance (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250baa7def13d035e1bb71 https://doi.org/10.1111/moth.70115

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Human Destiny and the Natural Law in St Maximus the Confessor: A Contribution to Orthodox Christian Humanism

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