If we refuse our homage to statues and frigid images, the very counterpart of their dead originals, with which hawks, and mice, and spiders are so well acquainted, does it not merit praise instead of penalty [Christians were punished for… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
Offerings to propitiate the dead then were regarded as belonging to the class of funeral sacrifices, and these are idolatry. Idolatry, in fact, is a sort of homage to the departed, the one as well as the other is a… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
The soul whose bosom lust did never touch Is God's fair bride; and maiden's souls are such. — Tertullian Copy Share Image
You can't undo anything you've already done, but you can face up to it. You can tell the truth. You can seek forgiveness. And… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
Indeed it is better to postpone, lest either we complete too little by hurrying, or wander too long in completing it. — Tertullian Copy Share Image
The Word, then, the Christ, is the cause both of our ancient beginning, for lie was in God, and of our well-being. And now… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
But now inquiry is being made concerning these issues. First, can any believer enlist in the military? Second, can any soldier, even those of… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
Now then, you dogs, whom the apostle puts outside and who yelp at the God of truth, let us come to your various questions. — Tertullian Copy Share Image
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