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Tertullian (/ t ər ˈ t ʌ l i ə n /; Latin: Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus; c. 155 – c. 220 AD) was a prolific early Christian author from Carthage in the Roman province of Africa. [2] [3] He was the first Christian author to produce an extensive corpus of Latin Christian literature and was an early Christian apologist and a ...
Jul 20, 1998 · Tertullian (born c. 155/160, Carthage [now in Tunisia]—died after 220, Carthage) was an important early Christian theologian, polemicist, and moralist who, as the initiator of ecclesiastical Latin, was instrumental in shaping the vocabulary and thought of Western Christianity.
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Oct 4, 2016 · by Kenneth Samples. October 4, 2016. Though he died almost 18 centuries ago, Tertullian is often quoted today in theological and apologetics circles. But what did this man believe, and what did he ultimately contribute to historic Christianity? Here’s your crash course on the life and accomplishments of Tertullian—and why he still matters today.
Jul 17, 2020 · He was one of the most fascinating leaders in all church history. Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus was born about 150 AD in Carthage, North Africa, the city considered second in importance only to Rome in his time. His father was the captain of a Roman legion and provided Tertullian with the education and training to become a lawyer.
Aug 24, 2018 · Tertullian saw persecution as the will of God, who superintended the martyrdom of his followers. The Christian life, rejecting the world and the enticements of the world, with its submission and obedience to God’s will, was life-long training for martyrdom.
Feb 5, 2019 · Around the age of 20, Tertullian moved to Rome to continue his studies. It is likely that he practiced law in Rome for a time. Also, while in Rome, Tertullian was profoundly shaken to witness the brutal persecution and martyrdom of Christians, which likely set the stage for his conversion to Christianity.
Why does she worship another? Why name the name of God? Why does she speak of demons, when she means to denote spirits to be held accused? Why does she make her protestations towards the heavens, and pronounce her ordinary execrations earthwards? Why does she pass judgements on the dead?
