[puh-trol-uh-jee] 
| 1. | Also called patristics. the branch of theology dealing with the teachings of the church fathers. |
| 2. | a collection of the writings of the early church fathers. |
| Main Entry: | patrology |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the study of early Christianity, esp. the writings and teachings of church fathers; also called patristics, patristic study |
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