The classical patristic, trinitaric and ecumenic theological question about proceeding of the Holy Spirit, the Filioque question, represents a challenge for the contemporary theology: how to think unity inside diversity. It deals with the mystery of inner life in the Trinity, which is never completely clear. Maximus the Confessor in his Letter to Marinus and Robert Grosseteste with his Notula represent two original approaches of revealing the consensus among the Church Fathers about Filioque. Maximus lucidly comprehends the distinction between Greek concepts ἐκπορεύεσθαι and προϊέναι and so proposes a unique hermeneutical key. On the other hand, the dialectical method of Grosseteste creates a conviction about a profound consensus among the Church Fathers. Consensus Patrum reveals itself beyond lingustical and formal distinctions and signifies a deep insight into the work of the Holy Spirit.
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