A Primer on the Absolute Primacy of Christ

Scotus' Teachings on Christ made simple

This volume by Fr. Dean, FI is an excellent introductory summary of the well known Franciscan thesis, "The Primacy of Christ." Briefly stated, it is a thesis central to the doctrine and life of the Franciscan Order in particular and that of the Holy Church in general regarding the operation of God in the economy of salvation (Economic Trinity). The thesis stipulates the centraility of Christ in this Trinitarian operation as it presupposes the hierarchized ordering in the motive of the divine will. The uniqueness of this volume is the author's attempt to explain in simple language this theological doctrine for the non-professional theologians.

Praises by renowned Catholic authors

"What I arrived at by degrees - and I believe by intervention of divine providence - Father Maximilian Mary has arranged for us in an orderly fashion… I continue to believe that these points, so faithfully attested to by Bl. John Duns Scotus and his disciples and so admirably elucidated by Father Maximilian in this little book, are not simply the intellectual heritage of Franciscans, but belong to all Christians because they are the teaching that comes to us from the Word of God."

- Msgr Arthur Burton Calkins, from the Foreword

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"Every disputed question in current theology begins or ends with some reference to christocentrism or the primacy of Christ, but rarely provides any clear definition of these terms, and even more rarely makes reference to the theologian, Bl. John Duns Scotus, who was most responsible for the key to the correct understanding and use of this terminology. Here, for the first time in over half a century, in an English style accessible to the non-professional reader, we have an accurate detailed account of Scotus' explanation of this core theme on Christian thought, traditionally dubbed the Franciscan thesis, or the absolute, joint predestination of Jesus and Mary to be King and Queen of the universe."

- Fr. Peter Mary Fehlner, FI

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"An outstanding and articulate synthesis of the Franciscan Thesis, which is so valuable in a 'full truth' Mariology. I highly recommend this primer!"

- Dr. Mark Miravalle, STD

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"Not just a masterful theological exploration of the Franciscan thesis that the Word would have become Flesh whether or not Adam had sinned, this book is also a stunningly beautiful, sustained meditation on the centrality of the Incarnation, and the role of the Mother of God, in creation. It cannot help but draw the reader's mind and heart deeply into the most sublime of mysteries, resulting in a deepened awe at God's providence, majesty, and love."

- Roy Schoeman, Author - "Salvation is from the Jews"