Tertullian - Wikipedia By the doctrinal works he published, Tertullian became the teacher of Cyprian and the predecessor of Augustine, a key figure of western theology
Who Was Tertullian? His Writings and Significance - Christianity Tertullian, a 2nd-century Christian leader, boldly challenged the Roman Empire and defended oppressed believers, leaving an indelible mark on church history His writings, including his influential defense of the Trinity and scathing critiques of heresies, continue to shape theological understanding and inspire devotion among Christians today
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Who was Tertullian? - GotQuestions. org Tertullian is known in church history as the father of Latin theology, as he was the first church leader to write his works in Latin Most of his writing was in defense of Christianity against persecution from without or heresy from within
Tertullian – The Father of Latin Christianity | History Impact Tertullian, born c 155 AD in Carthage, North Africa, is widely regarded as the Father of Latin Christianity His life and work represent a pivotal moment in the early Church, where Christian thought transitioned from Greek philosophical frameworks to a distinctly Latin theological expression
Tertullian’s Defense | Christian History Institute Tertullian was born in Carthage (modern Tunis) at about the time of Polycarp’s death and probably trained as a lawyer He converted from his pagan background and devoted himself to writing impassioned books — more than 30 in total — in defense of the true faith
Tertullian - New World Encyclopedia Tertullian ( tərˈtʌliən ; Latin: Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus; c 155 – c 220 C E ) was a prolific early Christian author from Carthage in the Roman province of Africa He was the first Christian author to produce an extensive corpus of Latin Christian literature
Early Christian History Tertullian of Carthage Shortly after Irenaeus of Lyons had established a definition for orthodoxy, “scriptural and apostolic,” Tertullian rose to prominence An adult convert to Christianity, he was the son of a Roman centurion in the Carthage vicinity who had some wealth, making Tertullian a scion of privilege