Studia Patristica. Vol. C - Including Papers Presented at the Sixth British Patristics Conference, Brimingham, 5-7 September 2016

Studia Patristica. Vol. C - Including Papers Presented at the Sixth British Patristics Conference, Brimingham, 5-7 September 2016

By Davies M.L.

Book Description

This scholarly collection brings together thirty-seven contributions from international researchers exploring the rich theological heritage of early Christianity. Drawing from the Sixth British Patristics Conference held in Birmingham, these studies illuminate the profound spiritual insights of foundational Christian thinkers spanning from Tertullian to Maximus the Confessor.

The volume offers fresh perspectives on influential figures whose teachings continue to shape spiritual understanding today, including Origen, John Chrysostom, Jerome, and Augustine. A central focus emerges around the enduring influence of the Apostle Paul's letters, examining how early Christian scholars interpreted and transmitted his spiritual teachings across generations.

Readers will discover how ancient exegetical methods revealed deeper meanings in sacred texts, particularly through detailed analysis of interpretive traditions surrounding Paul's epistles to the Ephesians and Galatians. The collection features extended explorations by prominent scholars Frances Young and Jennifer Strawbridge, who provide comprehensive examinations of early Christian biblical interpretation.

For those seeking to understand the theological foundations that underpin contemporary spiritual practice, this academic work reveals how early church fathers wrestled with questions of faith, meaning, and divine revelation. The studies demonstrate how these ancient voices developed interpretive frameworks that continue to inform spiritual seekers today, offering insights into the evolution of Christian thought and the enduring relevance of patristic wisdom for modern spiritual development.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~11 hours)

📄 Length: 403 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Primitive and early church
  • ✓ Explore Theology
  • ✓ Explore Pères de l'Église
  • ✓ Explore Church history
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Christianity
  • ✓ Explore Citations anciennes
  • ✓ Explore Fathers of the church

Topics Covered

Primitive and early church Theology Pères de l'Église Church history Bible Christianity Citations anciennes Fathers of the church Chaînes bibliques Early church History Congresses

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