Quotes by Tertullian

Tertullian, a prominent early Christian theologian and apologist, was born around 155 AD in Carthage, modern-day Tunisia. Renowned for his pioneering work in developing Christian doctrine, Tertullian introduced key terms such as "Trinity" and emphasized the importance of faith over reason. His writings, often characterized by a passionate defense of Christianity against Roman paganism, laid the groundwork for later theological thought. Despite his eventual alignment with Montanism, his legacy endures as a foundational figure in Western Christianity, influencing both Eastern and Western theological discourse.

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"You can judge the quality of their faith from the way they behave. Discipline is an index to doctrine."

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"You cannot parcel out freedom in pieces because freedom is all or nothing."

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"Nothing that is God's is obtainable by money."

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"Hope is patience with the lamp lit."

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"He is a man, who is to be a man, the fruit is always present in the seed."

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"The first reaction to truth is hatred."

Tertullian

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