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Tertullian, born around 160 and died around 220, was a prominent Christian theologian, philosopher, and author during the Roman Empire. His works had a profound impact on the development of Christian theology, especially his writings such as 'Apology' and 'On the Resurrection', which are still widely studied today.

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“The blood of Christians is seed.”

Christian Blood Seeds

Book:Christian and Pagan in the Roman Empire

Source: Christian and Pagan in the Roman Empire

“The whole fruit is already present in the seed.”

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“The more you mow us down, the more numerous we grow; the blood of Christians is seed.”

Christian Grows Blood Seeds

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“In our case, murder being once for all forbidden, we may not destroy even the foetus in the womb, while as yet the human being derives blood from other parts of the body for its sustenance. To hinder a birth is merely a speedier mankilling; nor does it matter whether you take away a life that is born, or destroy one that is coming to the birth. That is a man which is going to be one; you have the fruit already in the seed.”

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“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.”

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“The blood of the Christians is seed”

Christian Blood Seeds

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“He is a man, who is to be a man; the fruit is always present in the seed.”

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Book:Octavius

Source: Octavius

About the Author

Born: 160
Died: 220
Known for: Author
Quotes: 124

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The Sacred Writings of Tertullian (Annotated Edition)Related source material

Apologetical Works; OctaviusRelated source material

Christian and Pagan in the Roman EmpireRelated source material

OctaviusRelated source material

Tertullian Collection [2 Books]Related source material

The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 2Related source material

The Writings of Quintus Sept. Flor. TertullianusRelated source material

Against PraxeasRelated source material

Apologetic and Practical TreatisesRelated source material

De Carne Christi Liber: Treatise on the IncarnationRelated source material

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