Defenders of the Faith S1, E4: Tertullian – The Bold African Advocate

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Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity

Manchoon Samchoon

13 episodes

2 days ago

Step into the intellectual arena where faith meets philosophy. Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity is your engaging guide through the lives and profound arguments of history's most influential Christian apologists. From ancient philosophers battling pagan critiques to modern thinkers navigating science and skepticism, each episode offers a captivating biographical deep-dive, unraveling their unique contributions to defending the Christian faith. Whether you're a curious seeker, a thoughtful skeptic, or a believer eager to deepen your understanding, we invite you to join us!

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Defenders of the Faith S1, E4: Tertullian – The Bold African Advocate

Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity

39 minutes 48 seconds

4 months ago

Defenders of the Faith S1, E4: Tertullian – The Bold African Advocate

"What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?" For Tertullian, a brilliant Roman lawyer turned Christian apologist, the answer was clear: very little when it came to defending the radical truth of the Gospel. In this fiery episode, we delve into the life of this uncompromising North African thinker who wielded rhetoric and legal logic like a sword to defend early Christians against brutal accusations. Discover how Tertullian's passionate arguments not only challenged Roman authorities but also laid foundational stones for Western theology, proving that sometimes, the boldest defense is the best offense.

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Hughes, Kyle R. "Tertullian: A Critical Biography." Kyle R. Hughes Early Christian Archives Blog, 22 Feb. 2019, kylerhughes.wordpress.com/2019/02/22/tertullian-a-critical-biography/.

Johnston, David, editor. "Roman Law: The Evidence." The Cambridge Companion to Roman Law, Cambridge UP, 2015, pp. 59-148. Cambridge Core, doi:10.1017/CCO9781139034401.

Lems, Shane. "The Apology of Tertullian: Then and Now." Modern Reformation, vol. 25, no. 4, July/Aug. 2016.

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Tertullian. The Prescription Against Heretics. Trans. Peter Holmes. Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 3, edited by Alexander Roberts et al., Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885. New Advent, www.newadvent.org/fathers/0311.htm.