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1. Introduction. Tertullian's Works. The Contents of the Treatise. The Previous History of Baptism. Tertullian's Baptism Service. Tertullian's Doctrine of Baptism. The Influence of Tertullian's Work. The Text of the Treatise.
Mar 30, 2001 · Tertullian's tractate or homily On Baptism, like the homily On the Prayer (which is similar in temper and style) stands rather outside the three main series of his writings. Of its date it is impossible to speak with precision, though we may with some confidence place both these works after the completion of the
This particular volume focuses on the work of Tertullian, who is often called the "father of Latin Christianity." It brings together three of his most important works. These writings were heavily influential on the early Church, and for good reason, as they are inspirational and encouraging.
Unless bishops, or priests, or deacons, be on the spot, other disciples are called i.e. to the work. The word of the Lord ought not to be hidden by any: in like manner, too, baptism, which is equally God’s property, 8708 can be administered by all.
Tertullian of Carthage1 played a primary role in representing the traditional practice of baptism in the late second and third century church. In fact, he wrote the first surviving treatise on baptism2 in his work entitled De Baptismo or On Baptism.3 The bulk of Tertullian‟s thoughts
Tertullian is the first church father to say that the Pentecost and Easter period are particularly suitable for baptism. But he is also cautious that baptism can be practiced in all the time. Last but not least, Tertullian is the first church father to say that women had no authority to baptize.
Tertullian's list of customs observed by Apostolic tradition though not in Scripture (De cor., iii) is famous: the baptismal renunciations and feeding with milk and honey, fasting Communion, offerings for the dead (Masses) on their anniversaries, no fasting or kneeling on the Lord's Day and between Easter and Pentecost, anxiety as to the ...
