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The '''Patristic Period''' is the period in the history of the [[Christian church]] from around 100 AD until the 8th century.  The period is characterised by divisions within the Church on matters of theology and doctrine, by the definition of the great [[Creeds | creeds]] which are still used in the church, and by the theological writings of the [[Church Fathers]] such as [[Augustine]].   

The '''Patristic Period''' is the period in the history of the [[Christianity | Christian church]] from around 100 AD until the 8th century.  The period is characterised by divisions within the Church on matters of theology and doctrine, by the definition of the great [[Creeds | creeds]] which are still used in the church, and by the theological writings of the [[Church Fathers]] such as [[Augustine]].   

The church fathers are generally divided into the Ante-Nicene Fathers, those who lived and wrote before the [[First Council of Nicaea|Council of Nicaea]] in 325 AD; and the Nicene and  Post-Nicene Fathers, those who lived and wrote after that date. In addition, the fathers are divided into those who wrote Greek and those who wrote in Latin. Examples of the former are [[Justin Martyr]] and [[Cyril of Alexandria]]. Among the Latin Fathers are [[Tertullian]] and [[Augustine of Hippo]].

The church fathers are generally divided into the Ante-Nicene Fathers, those who lived and wrote before the [[Council of Nicaea| First Council of Nicaea]] in 325 AD; and the Nicene and  Post-Nicene Fathers, those who lived and wrote after that date. In addition, the fathers are divided into those who wrote Greek and those who wrote in Latin. Examples of the former are [[Justin Martyr]] and [[Cyril of Alexandria]]. Among the Latin Fathers are [[Tertullian]] and [[Augustine of Hippo]].