Tertullian

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2nd-3rd CenturyCarthageearly

Early Latin theologian; coined the term 'Trinity' and defended orthodoxy against Gnostic heresies.

Theological Positions

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Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / disagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / agree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / disagree

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

The biblical Exodus involved approximately 2 million Israelites.

Archaeology & History / agree

The biblical giants (Nephilim) were real physical beings of extraordinary size.

Archaeology & History / agree

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the authentic burial location of Jesus.

Archaeology & History / neutral

Writings

Against Marcion

Source: Against Marcion

Against Praxeas

Source: Against Praxeas

Apology

Source: Apology

On Baptism

Source: On Baptism

On Prayer

Source: On Prayer

On Prescription Against Heretics

Source: On Prescription Against Heretics

On Repentance

Source: On Repentance

On the Soul

Source: On the Soul