Patristic Interpretation
Definition
The interpretation of Scripture by the Fathers and the experience of the Church (with the magisterium) that the Reformers rejected in favor of individual reading under the Holy Spirit.
Episodes
- 035 — History of the Christian Church — Topic 15
- 101 — Old Testament — Topic 25
- 113 — Patrology — Topic 1
Related Concepts
- Holy Tradition
- The One Shepherd
Biblical References
- Philippians 3:18-19 — For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, they exult in their shame, and they th
- Romans 7:22; 2 Corinthians 4:16 — *For I delight in the law of God in my inner being. Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day. *
- Galatians 5:6 — *For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight—the only thing that matters is faith working through love. *
- Ecclesiastes 1:1 — *The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem: *
- Ecclesiastes 1:2 — *“Futile! Futile!” laments the Teacher. “Absolutely futile! Everything is futile!” *
- Ecclesiastes 1:3 — *What benefit do people get from all the effort which they expend on earth? *