patristic

/pə'tristik/

Thân thiện

The scholar studies a patristic manuscript in the library.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers

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