Tertullian
Personal
Converted to Christianity between 190 and 195
Became a presbyter of the Church (197)
Zealous champion of Christianity
Profoundly influences later Church fathers
Embraced and became a leader of
Became a presbyter of the Church (197)
Zealous champion of Christianity
Profoundly influences later Church fathers
Embraced and became a leader of
the Montanists (207?) a sect later declared
heretical
Place and dates
(Rome)
160?-220?
Writings
Apologeticus (c. 197): his most famous work; a defense of
Christians
against pagan charges
On the Claims of Heretics: argues that the Church alone has
On the Claims of Heretics: argues that the Church alone has
the authority to
declare what is and is not orthodox Christianity
On Baptism
On Prayer: throws light on contemporary religious practices
On Baptism
On Prayer: throws light on contemporary religious practices
