Tertullian Quotes
Tertullian of Carthage was a prolific early Christian author and the first major Christian writer to compose his works in Latin, for which he is sometimes called the father of Western theology. He coined a great deal of the technical vocabulary of Latin Christianity, including the formulations of trinity and of three persons in one substance. The quotes below are attributed to Tertullian, organized by topic.
Tertullian on Death
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Attributed to Tertullian:
“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.”
Tertullian on God
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Attributed to Tertullian:
“What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What has the Academy to do with the Church?”
Tertullian on Truth
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Attributed to Tertullian:
“It is certain because it is impossible.”
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Attributed to Tertullian:
“The first reaction to truth is hatred.”
Tertullian on Virtue
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Attributed to Tertullian:
“He who flees will fight again.”