The New Field of Patristics Focused on What

question 28

Multiple Choice

The new field of patristics focused on what?

• A) grammar and rhetoric of early translations.
• B) study of the writings of the early church fathers.
• C) tracing patrons' family histories.
• D) studying the political writings of ancient Rome.
• E) lives of the saints as literature rather than theology.

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Definitions:

Terror-Management Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that the fear of death drives people to adopt worldviews that protect their self-esteem, meaning, and belief in their significance.

Psychological Functions

The various mental activities and processes associated with the mind, including perception, memory, and emotion.

Attachment Theory

A psychological, evolutionary, and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans, primarily between caregivers and children.

EVLN Model

A framework used to describe responses to dissatisfaction in organizational settings, standing for Exit, Voice, Loyalty, and Neglect.