"[F]ew studies exist which focus on the context and scope of the individual writings left by the seventh-century saint from Byzantium. Blowers' book . . . contributes notably towards filling this gap. . . . Blowers has provided a solid study that should be of benefit not only for students of Maximus, but also for students of biblical hermeneutics." —Journal of Early Christian Studies"This is a thorough technical study, an in-depth analysis of a book by a major figure. As such it will hold interest for students of Maximus, historians of spirituality, and, to a lesser extent, historians of exegesis." —Church History"Paul Blowers is an established authority on St Maximus the Confessor and this tour de force of a book will only serve to cement his amply deserved reputation still further....there is no doubt that this book offers not only a splendid overview of Maximus in context and Maximus studies in general, but also offers up a wonderfully fresh re-reading and re-telling of Maximus by a seasoned master." —Journal of Ecclesiastical History"Not many will want to believe that a Byzantine monk has much to teach the late twentieth century, but those who read this book might find such an idea difficult altogether to ignore." —Journal of Theological Studies
