La exégesis patrística en la interpretación de la Biblia: una reflexión sobre sus acercamientos y métodos

Patristic exegesis is an approach to biblical interpretation based on the writings of the Church Fathers, which spans almost seven centuries, from the first century A.D. to the eighth century A.D. It has played a significant role in the theological, historical and hermeneutical traditions of Christianity. This approach is characterized by a synchronic interpretation of the Scriptures, considering their final textual dimension and cultural and historical context. Despite its importance, in the past, patristic exegesis remained in the background compared to historical and critical methods. However, there has been a renewed interest in patristic exegesis and its dialogue with historical and critical exegesis, as well as with the sciences of language and hermeneutical philosophy. This research focuses on the evolution of patristic exegesis in the last 30 years, considering its relationship with historical and critical methods, the sciences of language, and its contribution to the synchronic understanding of Holy Scripture. Furthermore, it examines intertextual relationships in the Bible and highlights the importance of a personal and communal interpretation of Scripture, demonstrating that patristic exegesis is not only relevant to theology but also to a robust corpus of disciplines.