patrology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the study of the lives and works (especially the writings) of the Church Fathers.
  2. a handbook or published collection of patristic literature.

Pronunciation

/pəˈtɹɒlədʒi/

Word forms

patrology patrologies

Etymology

From New Latin patrologia.

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