The Authenticity of Maximus the Confessor's Letter to Marinus: The Argument from Theological Consistency
A. Edward Siecienski
Abstract Maximus the Confessor's Letter to Marinus (PG 91, 136) has been used throughout centuries by both Latins and Greeks defend their respective positions vis-à-vis filioque. Yet doubts about its authenticity, raised sides, have prevented acceptance as representative of consensus patrum on procession Holy Spirit. This paper argues that best case for authenticity Letter, all other aside, is consistency with trinitarian principles inherited from earlier fathers established in his works. For this reason continues offer modern theologians ecumenists hope resolving age old question filioque based earliest known patristic reference debate.
Vigiliae Christianae