Through the Church Fathers: March...
Through the Church Fathers: March 16

Through the Church Fathers by C. Michael Patton

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Today's discussion explores a fascinating intersection of philosophy, theology, and divine attributes. In Augustine’s Confessions, we examine how the prayers of a persistent mother influenced one of the greatest Christian minds in history. Justin Martyr’s dialogue reveals the intellectual struggles of a seeker, highlighting the competing schools of Greek philosophy and how they shaped early Christian apologetics. Lastly, we turn to Aquinas, where we break down his theological precision in distinguishing how God’s attributes are spoken of in relation to the divine Persons.

These texts challenge us to consider how faith, reason, and tradition work together in shaping ... 

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Apostolic FathersThomas AquinasSumma TheologicaScholasticismThrough the Church Fathers in a YearAugustineConfessionsC Michael PattonCredo HouseJustin Martyr