Tertullian

Roman Christian theologian and writer (c. 155 – c. 220) This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This article may contain original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. (July 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article has an unclear citation style. The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting. (July 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Tertullian1584 portrait of Tertullian by André Thevet.BornQuintus Septimius Florens Tertullianusc. 155 ADCarthage, Roman AfricaDiedafter 220 ADCarthage, Roman AfricaNotable workApologeticusTheological workEraPatristic ageTradition or movementTrinitarianismMain interestsSoteriology, traducianismNotable ideasHypostasis, ousia, sacrament, consubstantiality, persona, religious liberty Part of a series onCatholic philosophy Augustine, Aquinas and Scotus Ethics Cardinal virtues Just price Just war Princip