Definition of PATROLOGY

patrology

Meanings

Plural: patrologies

Noun

  • the writings of the early Church Fathers
  • the study of the lives, writings, and doctrines of the Church Fathers
  • the study of the lives and works (especially the writings) of the Church Fathers.
  • a handbook or published collection of patristic literature.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin patrologia.

Synonyms

patristics

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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