patristic
/pə'tristik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the Church Fathers or their writings: "Patristic" describes anything connected to the early, influential theologians and writers of the Christian Church, typically from the 1st to the 8th centuries AD.
Usage
- The adjective "patristic" is used in academic and theological contexts to describe studies, literature, theology, or quotations originating from the early Church Fathers.
- It is typically used before a noun (e.g., patristic literature, patristic era) or in the phrase "patristic studies."
Examples
- Adjective:
- Her doctoral thesis focuses on patristic interpretations of the Book of Genesis.
- The library has an extensive collection of patristic texts from the first five centuries.
- Understanding patristic thought is essential for studying the development of Christian doctrine.
Advanced Usage
- "Patristic authority": The weight or influence carried by the teachings of the Church Fathers in theological arguments.
- The reformer questioned the patristic authority cited by his opponents.
- "Patristic period": The historical era during which the Church Fathers lived and wrote.
- The patristic period is often considered to end with John of Damascus in the East and Isidore of Seville in the West.
Variants and Related Words
- Patristics (noun): The academic study of the Church Fathers and their writings.
- He is a professor specializing in patristics.
- Patristically (adverb): In a manner relating to the Church Fathers.
- The argument is supported patristically by references to Augustine and Jerome.
Synonyms
- Patrological: Relating to the study of the Church Fathers (often used interchangeably with "patristic").
- Early Christian: Pertaining to the early centuries of Christianity (broader than "patristic," which specifically highlights the Fathers).
Related Phrases
- Patristic theology: The body of theological thought developed by the Church Fathers.
- The course examines the foundations of patristic theology.
- Patristic source: An original text or quotation from a Church Father.
- The scholar traced the idea back to a patristic source.
Adjective
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of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers
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