Ter·tul·lian (t r-t l yn, -tl -n) a.d. 160?-230? Carthaginian theologian who converted to Christianity (c. 193), broke with the Catholic Church (c. 207), and formed his own schismatic sect. His writings greatly influenced Western theology. |
Tertullian [tɜːˈtʌlɪən]
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(Biographies / Tertullian (?160-?220) M, Carthaginian, RELIGION: theologian) Latin name Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus. ?160-?220 ad, Carthaginian Christian theologian, who wrote in Latin rather than Greek and originated much of Christian terminology
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| Noun | 1. | Tertullian - Carthaginian theologian whose writing influenced early Christian theology (160-230) |
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