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Whose Fathers? An Overview of Patristic Studies in Europe, Page 1 of 1
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Europe has a special relationship with the ‘fathers’. Although Patristics deals with Church fathers (and not fathers or mothers of European history/culture), there is a closeness which has gradually weakened in the last decades. Patristic research in Europe is still very lively, but it has to redefine its paradigms. The article argues that a deepened reflection on paternity and alterity can contribute to this process. Europe has given and still gives a considerable contribution to Patristic research in a multi-religious and globalized world.
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