Tertullian
Definition
Proper noun: - Tertullian: A Carthaginian theologian and prolific writer of early Christian Latin literature. His works, written in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries, were highly influential on the development of Western Christian theology and ecclesiastical Latin.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Tertullian is often cited for his rigorous defense of Christian doctrine against heresy and paganism.
- The theological concept of the Trinity was significantly shaped by the writings of Tertullian.
- Scholars study Tertullian to understand the early Church's stance on moral and doctrinal issues.
Advanced Usage
- Tertullianic (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Tertullian or his writings, often implying a rigorous, uncompromising, or legalistic style of argument.
- The bishop's Tertullianic fervor was evident in his strict denunciation of the new teachings.
Variants and Related Words
- Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus: The full Latin name of Tertullian.
Synonyms
- Church Father: A title given to influential early Christian theologians and writers.
- Apologist: A defender of a doctrine, especially of Christianity in its early centuries (Tertullian was a prominent Christian apologist).
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?": A famous rhetorical question posed by Tertullian, highlighting the perceived conflict between secular philosophy (Athens) and Christian faith (Jerusalem).
- "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church": A concept famously expressed by Tertullian, emphasizing the paradoxical growth of Christianity through persecution.
Noun
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Carthaginian theologian whose writing influenced early Christian theology (160-230)
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