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What did the fathers of the early church think of Tertullian?

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Today, [Tertullian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertullian) (c. AD 155–240) has something of a mixed reputation in many Christian circles. He's recognized as a significant thinker and a major contributor to the doctrine of the Trinity. But in his later years he became associated with a movement known as Montanism, and he seems to have separated himself from the church. As a result of this and some of his teachings, he is not recognized as a saint in Catholicism, for example, and scholars have varied opinions of him. In light of this modern disagreement, I'd like to know how those in the early church saw Tertullian. **According to their writings, what did the church fathers of the fifth century or prior think of Tertullian?**
Asked by Nathaniel is protesting (42928 rep)
Jul 17, 2017, 02:13 PM
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