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Union and Distinction in the Thought of St. Maximus the Confessor presents the writings of a key figure in Byzantine theology in the light of the themes of unity and diversity. The principle of simultaneous union and distinction forms the core of Maximus’ thought, pervading every area of his theology. It can be summarized as: things united remain distinct and without confusion in an inseparable...

according to which he is participated by no-one in any respect, excepting this, then, the one Logos is the many logoi and the many logoi are the one Logos. (2) The one Logos is the many logoi according to the benevolent creative and preserving procession of the One towards beings. And (3) the many logoi are the one Logos as bringing them all together according to the reference and providence which returns and guides the many into the One, like as into an all-governing principle or a centre which
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