Church Fathers Christianity in the 4th century

1 church fathers

1.1 nicene , post-nicene fathers
1.2 greek fathers
1.3 athanasius of alexandria
1.4 john chrysostom
1.5 latin fathers
1.6 ambrose of milan

church fathers

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the church fathers, church fathers, or fathers of church , influential theologians , writers in christian church, particularly of first 5 centuries of christian history. term used of writers , teachers of church, not saints. teachers particularly known doctors of church, although athanasius called them men of little intellect.

nicene , post-nicene fathers

augustine

late antique christianity produced great many renowned church fathers wrote volumes of theological texts, including augustine of hippo, gregory nazianzus, cyril of jerusalem, ambrose of milan, jerome, , others. some, such john chrysostom , athanasius, suffered exile, persecution, or martyrdom heretical byzantine emperors. many of writings translated english in compilations of nicene , post-nicene fathers.

influential texts , writers between 325 , c.500 include:

athanasius (298–373)
the cappadocian fathers (late 4th century)
ambrose (c. 340–397)
chrysostom (347 407)

greek fathers

those wrote in greek called greek (church) fathers.

athanasius of alexandria

athanasius of alexandria theologian, pope of alexandria, , noted egyptian leader of 4th century. best remembered role in conflict arianism. @ first council of nicaea, athanasius argued against arian doctrine christ of distinct substance father.

john chrysostom

john chrysostom, archbishop of constantinople, known eloquence in preaching , public speaking, denunciation of abuse of authority both ecclesiastical , political leaders, divine liturgy of st. john chrysostom, , ascetic sensibilities. after death (or, according sources, during life) given greek surname chrysostomos, meaning golden mouthed , rendered in english chrysostom.

chrysostom known within christianity chiefly preacher, theologian, , liturgist, particularly in eastern orthodox church. outside christian tradition chrysostom noted 8 of sermons played considerable part in history of christian antisemitism , extensively used nazis in ideological campaign against jews.

latin fathers

those fathers wrote in latin called latin (church) fathers.

ambrose of milan

ambrose of milan bishop of milan became 1 of influential ecclesiastical figures of 4th century. counted 1 of 4 original doctors of church.