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Seven theses on dogmatics and patristics in Catholic theology

Ayres, 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.

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Ayres, L. (2022). Seven theses on dogmatics and patristics in Catholic theology. Modern Theology, 38(1), 36-62. https://doi.org/10.1111/moth.12736

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 27, 2021
Online Publication Date Jul 6, 2021
Publication Date 2022-01
Deposit Date Oct 15, 2021
Publicly Available Date Jul 6, 2023
Journal Modern Theology
Print ISSN 0266-7177
Electronic ISSN 1468-0025
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 38
Issue 1
Pages 36-62
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/moth.12736

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