Tertullian and the Early Christian View of Tradition

Authors

Robert L. Wilken, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

4-1-1967

Document Type

Article

Keywords

tradition, christian, apostles, st. paul, faith, resurrection, revelation

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The term tradition enters the Christian vocabulary in apostolic times. From earliest days it has ranked in importance with such words as grace, hope, love, justification, redemption, salvation, Scripture. Already in the writings of Paul it occurs at key points and reveals a great deal about how Paul conceived of the Christian faith, its origin and transmission.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 16:4; Galatians 1:14; Colossians 2:8; Acts 1:21-22; Acts 2:32; Acts 5:32; Acts 10:39; 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 1:4; 1 Timothy 1:11;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Wilken, Robert L. (1967) "Tertullian and the Early Christian View of Tradition," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 38, Article 26.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol38/iss1/26