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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. He is one of the Latin Apologists of the 2nd century.
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.
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Feb 5, 2019 · Tertullian, Latin language writer born in Carthage (today Tunisia). Tertullian was an early Christian apologist, theologian, and moralist from Carthage, North Africa. Zealous and articulate, Tertullian was highly educated in the fields of law, rhetoric, literature, Greek, and Latin. His works significantly impacted the early church, giving ...
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.
Oct 4, 2016 · Tertullian (c. 160–220) was a North African church father and was likely born in the ancient city of Carthage. His parents were pagans, and his father served as a Roman centurion. He was educated in the subjects of law and rhetoric and was an engaging writer. He converted to Christianity in midlife. Living in the early days in which ...
↑ 15.0 15.1 Lisa M. Bitel and Felice Lifshitz, Gender and Christianity in medieval Europe: new perspectives (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2008, ISBN 978-0812240696), 17, 21. Retrieved January 17, 2024. ↑ Tertullian, "The Text Tradition: An Introduction to and Overview of the Manuscripts," The Tertullian Project ...
May 29, 2018 · The North African theologian and apologist Tertullian (ca. 160-ca. 220) was the founder of Latin Christian theology. The first major Christian writer to use the Latin language, he gave to Latin Christian thought a decidedly legal stamp. Born Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus in Carthage, the capital city of Roman Africa, Tertullian was the ...
