Tertullian
Tertullian (/tərˈtʌliən/; Latin: Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus; c. 155 AD – c. 220 AD)[1] 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. He was an early Christian apologist and a polemicist against heresy, including contemporary Christian Gnosticism.[4] Tertullian has been called "the father of Latin Christianity",[5][6] as well as "the founder of Western theology".[7]
Tertullian originated new theological concepts and advanced the development of early Church doctrine. He is perhaps most famous for being the first writer in Latin known to use the term trinity (Latin: trinitas).[8] Tertullian was never recognized as a saint by the Eastern or Western Catholic churches. Several of his teachings on issues such as the clear subordination of the Son and Spirit to the Father,[9][10] as well as his condemnation of remarriage for widows and of fleei…more
Tertullian originated new theological concepts and advanced the development of early Church doctrine. He is perhaps most famous for being the first writer in Latin known to use the term trinity (Latin: trinitas).[8] Tertullian was never recognized as a saint by the Eastern or Western Catholic churches. Several of his teachings on issues such as the clear subordination of the Son and Spirit to the Father,[9][10] as well as his condemnation of remarriage for widows and of fleei…more
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The Secret Gospel of Jesus, AD 0-78
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2020
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The Other Side of the Judeo-Christian History
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2011
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Tertullian's Theology of Divine Power
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1969
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