Tertullian
born 155–160 in Carthage
31 works written in 1 location (1,942 pages)
| Date | Name and Summary | Pages | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | This defense asserts that Christians are falsely accused of heinous crimes and treason because of ignorance and prejudice, and that their true worship is solely directed to the one true God through Christ.more | 116 | Carthage |
| 197 | This treatise condemns the unjust hatred and accusations leveled against Christians by Heathens, asserting that such hostility stems from ignorance, prejudice, and false rumors rather than any real culpable conduct.more | 98 | Carthage |
| 197–200 | This treatise argues that the human soul self-evidently bears witness to the existence and nature of God, the divine, and spiritual realities, serving as an internal testimony that aligns with Christian truth.more | 13 | Carthage |
| 197–200 | This letter encourages persecuted Christians to view their imprisonment and suffering as opportunities for spiritual growth and divine discipline, rather than mere hardship.more | 9 | Carthage |
| 198–200 | This treatise condemns all forms of public entertainment—such as shows, circuses, theatre, and gladiatorial games—on the grounds that they are rooted in idolatry and pagan rituals, which are inherently opposed to Christian faith and principles.more | 36 | Carthage |
| 198–203 | This treatise emphasizes that Christian women should embody modesty in their dress, ornamentation, and demeanor, viewing external adornments as superficial and potentially sinful distractions from spiritual virtues.more | 30 | Carthage |
| 200 | This treatise asserts that heresies are an inevitable and necessary part of God's divine plan for testing and proving genuine faith, emphasizing that they derive from the weaknesses of human nature and the influence of pagan philosophy.more | 50 | Carthage |
| 200–206 | This polemic by Tertullian condemns Hermogenes' heretical teachings that suggest the universe was created from pre-existent matter, which contradicts the doctrine of creation ex nihilo.more | 65 | Carthage |
| 200–206 | This polemic asserts that the coming of Christ, as foretold by Scripture, has already been fulfilled through His birth, passion, and the subsequent spreading of the Gospel among Gentiles and nations.more | 59 | Carthage |
| 200–206 | This treatise emphasizes the divine importance and profound symbolism of water baptism as a means of spiritual purification, renewal, and participation in God's salvific work.more | 25 | Carthage |
| 200–206 | This treatise emphasizes that genuine patience is a divine virtue exemplified by God and Jesus Christ, and it is essential for true faith and Christian living.more | 26 | Carthage |
| 200–206 | This treatise delineates the divine and spiritual principles underlying Christian prayer, emphasizing its divine origin, proper posture, and spiritual focus.more | 25 | Carthage |
| 200–206 | This letter exhorts believers, particularly widows and women, to pursue a life of celibacy and widowhood for spiritual benefits, emphasizing that marriage is permissible but subordinate to the higher calling of continence in Christ.more | 25 | Carthage |
| 203–204 | This treatise emphasizes that true repentance, rooted in divine grace and guided by God's laws, is essential for salvation and must be pursued sincerely and consistently.more | 24 | Carthage |
| 206 | This treatise emphasizes that the veiling of virgins is mandated by divine truth, rooted in Scripture, natural law, and ecclesiastical discipline, rather than merely by custom or tradition.more | 32 | Carthage |
| 206–210 | This polemic critiques the Valentinians' heretical system, emphasizing its secretiveness, convoluted mythology, and absurdities about the nature of God, Christ, and creation.more | 39 | Carthage |
| 207–209 | This treatise advocates for the adoption of the mantle (pallium) over the traditional gown, emphasizing its superior simplicity, modesty, and moral virtues.more | 21 | Carthage |
| 207–212 | This treatise defends the Christian doctrine that the true God is one, eternal, and created all things through His Son, Jesus Christ, against Marcion's heretical dualism and repudiation of the Old Testament and fleshly incarnation.more | 486 | Carthage |
| 208–212 | This treatise emphasizes the importance of chastity and monogamy for Christians, urging believers to regard virginity and continence as superior virtues rooted in divine will and divine example.more | 23 | Carthage |
| 208–212 | This treatise defends the reality and humanity of Christ’s flesh against heretical views that deny its true human nature or origin, emphasizing the necessity of Christ’s bodily birth, death, and resurrection to affirm the doctrine.more | 57 | Carthage |
| 208–212 | This treatise affirms the Christian doctrine of the bodily resurrection of the flesh, emphasizing that both body and soul are destined for resurrection and eternal life, and underscores divine power and scripture as proofs of this truth.more | 138 | Carthage |
| 208–212 | This treatise asserts that the soul's true origin is from God’s breath, is corporeal in nature, and possesses a form and faculties that develop from conception through life, reflecting divine design.more | 154 | Carthage |
| 211 | This treatise condemns the practice of wearing crowns in Christian life, arguing that such adornments are rooted in pagan idolatry and oppose Christian humility and divine law.more | 30 | Carthage |
| 211–212 | This exhortation presents martyrdom and suffering as divine mandates commanded by God to strengthen faith and oppose idolatry, illustrating that such suffering is rooted in God's good will and divine justice.more | 46 | Carthage |
| 211–212 | This treatise condemns idolatry as the principal and most grievous sin, equating it with murder, adultery, and fraud, and emphasizing its deep spiritual and moral corruption.more | 38 | Carthage |
| 212 | This letter emphasizes that Christians remain steadfast and peaceful despite persecution, trusting in God's justice and awaiting eternal rewards.more | 9 | Carthage |
| 212–217 | This treatise emphasizes the spiritual and theological importance of fasting, illustrating how it serves to combat vice, purify the soul, and deepen one's relationship with God, grounded in biblical precedent and early Christian practice.more | 34 | Carthage |
| 213 | This polemic by Tertullian defends the doctrine of the Holy Trinity against Praxeas's heresy, emphasizing that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct Persons united in one divine essence, not confused or identical.more | 84 | Carthage |
| 213 | This treatise asserts that Christians should not flee from persecution because such trials are ultimately from God, serving to prove and purify faith, and thus fleeing is an act of cowardice and denial of divine purpose.more | 31 | Carthage |
| 213 | This treatise asserts that monogamy and the chastity associated with it are rooted in divine, biblical, and apostolic tradition, emphasizing their consistency and authority rather than novelty.more | 40 | Carthage |
| 220 | This treatise emphasizes that Christian modesty and purity are rooted in divine sanctity, discipline, and divine judgment, and cannot be compromised by liberal pardon or leniency to sins such as adultery and fornication.more | 79 | Carthage |