Tertullian, the Famous Pioneer of Christian Latin Literature in Ancient Maghreb (160-230 b. c)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to show that Tertullian was one the most famous preeminent theologian of earlyNorth Africa, distinguished himself through a profound intellectual and spiritual journey, renouncinghis pagan background to embrace Christianity and subsequently emerging as one of its most ardent andcombative defenders. His fervent “Apologeticus “ apologetics were directed not only against externalpersecution but also critically towards the practices of the Roman Church, which he perceived aspromoting exploitation and entrenching social inequalities; this vigorous opposition was most famouslyarticulated in his seminal work, the Apologeticus. Furthermore, Tertullian extensively addressed moraland ethical issues through the lens of the nascent Christian doctrine, advocating rigorously for chastityand virtuous conduct while simultaneously engaging in vehement polemics against groups he deemedheterodox, including Jews and proponents of what he considered deviant or heretical beliefs.Keywords: Tertillian, North Africa, Apologeticus, Ancient Maghreb, Christian Literature,Roman church
Authors: Wafa, Boughrara, Djellaili, Ahmed
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7082994573
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