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Mar 8, 2001 · Series: Ancient and modern library of theological literature 31. Tertullian portion online. (Reprint of Tertullian portion of: The apologies of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Minutius Felix, in defence of the Christian religion, with the commonitory of Vincentius Lirinensis concerning the primitive rule of faith, tr.: with notes [&c.] by W. Reeves.
Apology. Translated by S. Thelwall. Chapter 39. I shall at once go on, then, to exhibit the peculiarities of the Christian society, that, as I have refuted the evil charged against it, I may point out its positive good. We are a body knit together as such by a common religious profession, by unity of discipline, and by the bond of a common hope.
Apology. [Translated by the Rev. S. Thelwall, Late Scholar of Christ’s College, Cantab.] ———————————— THE APOLOGY.77 Chapter I. RULERS of the Roman Empire, if, seated for the administration of justice on your lofty tribunal, under the gaze of every eye, and occupying there all but the highest position in the state, you may
Jul 5, 2016 · One of the most helpful works of Tertullian’s pen is The Apology, which he wrote around AD 200. Tertullian addressed this work to the rulers of the Roman Empire to demonstrate that they, while calling themselves just, were acting unjustly toward Christians. Although ancient, there are many parallels between our ancient Roman brothers and ...
Tertullian, ca. 160-ca. 230. Title: Tertullians apology, or, Defence of the Christians against the accusations of the gentiles now made English by H.B. Esq. Rights/Permissions: The University of Michigan Library provides access to these keyboarded and encoded editions of the works for educational and research purposes.
Gibbon, it is plain, had not, but Hort had, and Hort supplements his criticism by pronouncing Tertullian “a man of true genius,” and “a man of warm and passionate Christian feeling.” a. He grew up a pagan—“a sinner of every brand, born for nothing but repentance.” b Perhaps; but if St. Paul is to be taken similarly at the foot of ...
Nov 2, 2019 · Apologeticus (Latin: Apologeticum or Apologeticus) is Tertullian's most famous work, consisting of apologetic and polemic. In this work Tertullian defends Christianity, demanding legal toleration and that Christians be treated as all other sects of the Roman Empire. It is in this treatise that one finds the phrase: "the blood of the martyrs is ...
