Patrology
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pəˈtɹɒlədʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patrology is a noun meaning (theology) the study of the lives and works (especially the writings) of the Church Fathers.
Meaning
(theology) the study of the lives and works (especially the writings) of the Church Fathers.
More Meanings
- a handbook or published collection of patristic literature.
Word Forms
- patrologies
Synonyms for patrology
Depending on context, synonyms include patristics.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include patriology, patronomatology, martyrology, parthenology, pneumatology, protology.
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