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patristical

patristical

9.9
Relating to the writings and teachings of early Christian church leaders
  • adjective
  • /pəˈtrɪstɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: patrístico
  • The patristical writings of Augustine are still studied today.

Examples

  • Many theological debates refer back to patristical sources as foundational authorities.

  • The scholar devoted years to studying patristical texts from the second century.

  • Her dissertation focused on patristical influences in early Christian doctrine.

  • Many scholars focus on patristical theology for their research.

  • Her dissertation focused on patristical influences in early Christian doctrine.

  • Many theological debates refer back to patristical sources as foundational authorities.

  • The scholar devoted years to studying patristical texts from the second century.

Synonyms

patristic
vspatristical
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to the writings or teachings of early Christian church leaders

has identical meaning but differs in word form with an extra suffix

Surface Forms

patristical positive

Morphology

patristical = patristic (opaque) = patristic + al

Forming 'patristical' from the adjective 'patristic' by adding the productive suffix '-al' is a straightforward adjective variant.

Etymology

Patristical comes from the root pater meaning 'father' and the word patres meaning 'fathers', a name for the early leaders of the Christian church. So patristical describes the writings or teachings of those 'fathers'.