This book offers an overview of how the Church Fathers used and intepretated biblical texts. It brings together a range of different Christian confessional and social perspectives to explore the biblical basis and impact of their thinking. The contributors cover different ages and traditions, with each chapter focusing on a specific individual and theme. The book takes an ecumenical approach to the relationship between the Church Fathers and Holy Scripture and fosters a better understanding of the relationship between Christian tradition and the Bible. It will be of interest to scholars of Christian theology, the history of Christianity, biblical studies and patristics.
| ISBN: | 9781032209562 |
| Publication date: | 10th November 2022 |
| Author: | Nicu Dumitracu |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 258 pages |
| Series: | Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies |
| Genres: |
Christianity Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts History of religion Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems |