Tertullian (c. 155–220 AD) was a prolific early Christian author from Carthage, often called the "father of Latin theology." He was the first major Christian author to write extensively in Latin, coining many theological terms still used today.
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Tertullian (c. 155–220 AD) was a prolific early Christian author from Carthage in North Africa, often called the "father of Latin theology." A trained lawyer and rhetorician, he was the first major Christian author to write extensively in Latin, coining many theological terms still used today (including "Trinity"). His passionate defense of Christianity against pagan critics and his rigorous moral standards made him influential, though he later joined the Montanist movement, seeking a more Spirit-led and ascetic expression of faith. His works laid crucial foundations for Western Christian theology.