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Many Christians today long to become reacquainted with their ancient ancestors in the faith. They see a deeper worship and devotion in the prayers and hymns of the early church. And they believe that the writings of the early church can shed new light on their understanding of Scripture. But where and how do we begin? Our first encounter with the writings of the church fathers may seem like...

As Oden studied patristic thought he increasingly realized that theology could be, indeed, must be done in the context of the worshiping community of the church, a fellowship that stretched across a vast expanse of years, cultures and languages. Yet Oden discerned themes and practices that remained constant in the church’s life and reflection, a central “consensual” understanding of God’s entrance into history in Jesus Christ. In the community of the church and its accumulated history and tradition
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