Seven theses on dogmatics and Patristics in Catholic theology

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Ayres, Lewis. (2022). Seven theses on dogmatics and Patristics in Catholic theology. Modern Theology. 38(1), pp. 36-62. https://doi.org/10.1111/moth.12736
AuthorsAyres, Lewis
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These seven theses suggest the centrality of reflection on Patristic theology for the enterprise of dogmatic theology in a Catholic context. Dogmatic theology itself is used here as an alternative to the modern use of “systematic” theology. In order to see why and how Patristic theology should occupy this place, reflection is necessary on the theology of tradition—and the continual authority of Patristic texts for Catholic theologians—and then on the importance of post-Renaissance modes of historiography. These discussions constitute part of a theological reflection on the nature of theology itself. Although the aim of this piece is to discuss the configuration of (Latin) Catholic theology, the questions raised should be of interest to theologians across a broad ecumenical range.

Year2022
JournalModern Theology
Journal citation38 (1), pp. 36-62
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISSN0266-7177
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/moth.12736
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85109189219
Page range36-62
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