Definition: Tertullian (Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus) was was born a pagan in Carthage (fl. c. A.D. 200). He became a Christian theologian and writer who has been respected by history despite his flirtation with the Montanist heresy. Tertullian was well educated and wrote in Latin. His Apologeticum is considered his most important work.
Jerome claimed Tertullian lived a long life.
Jerome claimed Tertullian lived a long life.
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A prolific writer, Tertullian wrote Ad Martyras, Ad Nationes, Ad Scapulam, Ad Uxorem, Adversus Hermogenem, Adversus Iudaeos, Adversus Marcionem, Adversus Praxean, Adversus Valentinianos, Apologeticum, De anima, De Baptismo, De Carne Christi, De Corona Militis, De Cultu Feminarum, De Exhortatione Castitatis, De Fuga in Persecutione, De Idololatria, De Ieiunio Adversus Psychicos, De Monogamia, De Oratione, De Paenitentia, De Pallio, De Patientia, De Praescriptione Haereticorum, De Pudicitia, De Resurrectione Carnis, De Spectaculis, De Testimonio Animae, De Virginibus Velandis, and Scorpiace. [Source.]
