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- 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.
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A treatise by the early Christian theologian Tertullian on the origin, simplicity, and authority of baptism as a sacrament of water. He argues that water is the first and most suitable material for God's works, and that it is the means of washing away sins and entering into eternal life. He also defends the practice of infant baptism and criticizes the heresy of the Cainites.
Feb 3, 1998 · Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. III : On Baptism. Chapter I.-Introduction. Origin of the Treatise. Chapter II.-The Very Simplicity of God's Means of Working, a Stumbling-Block to the Carnal Mind. Chapter III.-Water Chosen as a Vehicle of Divine Operation and Wherefore. Its Prominence First of All in Creation.
A treatise by Tertullian, a second-century Christian theologian and author, on the meaning, purpose, and method of baptism. He discusses the persons to whom and the time when baptism is to be administered, the Scriptural basis of baptism, and the role of the Holy Spirit in baptism. He also criticizes the abuse of baptism by some early Christian leaders.
This paper explores the first surviving treatise on baptism by Tertullian of Carthage, a key figure in the early Christian church. It discusses his views on the purpose, meaning, and significance of baptism, as well as his arguments against the Cainite sect and its heresy.
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Tertullian : Evans, E., Tertullian's Homily on Baptism (1964) © SPCK . Reproduced by permission. Greek text is rendered using the Scholars Press. SPIonic font, free from here. Tertullian latin texts, translations, editions, bibliography, links, manuscripts, text criticism, early christians, fathers.
A treatise by Tertullian, a second-century Christian writer, on the doctrine and practice of baptism. He argues for the authority of the bishop and the Church in conferring baptism, and refutes the claims of women and heretics to do so.
On Baptism. [Translated by the Rev. S. Thelwall.] ———————————— Chapter I.—Introduction. Origin of the Treatise. Happy is our 8542 sacrament of water, in that, by washing away the sins of our early blindness, we are set free and admitted into eternal life!
