Thank you for joining us for this special installment of the Silk Road Seminars, hosted by John Vervaeke. Today’s guest is Bishop Maximus, a theologian, scholar, and Orthodox bishop known for his profound work reviving patristic epistemology. A key contributor to the Philosophical Silk Road project, Bishop Maximus explores how early Christian thinkers like Clement of Alexandria integrated Greek philosophy with theological doctrine—offering powerful alternatives to modern skepticism. If you’d like to be added to the guest list for future Q&A sessions, you can sign up at the Gamma Tier (and above) on The Lectern: 👉 https://lectern.teachable.com/p/lectern-lounge Currently enrolled university students, from undergrad to doctoral studies, can attend Q&As for free by emailing proof of enrollment to Ethan at: ethan@vervaekefoundation.org If you’d like to donate purely out of goodwill to support John’s work, please consider joining our Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. https://vervaekefoundation.org/ Awaken to Meaning offers regular practices endorsed by John to help cultivate virtues and deepen your connection to reality and relationships. https://awakentomeaning.com/join-practice/ Notes: Follow John Vervaeke: 🌐 Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke 💡 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke