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Is Tertullian known for any heretical views?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Some

  • Mostly orthodox

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Tertullian, an influential early Christian theologian, held certain views that were later deemed heretical. Among these were his belief in the corporeality of God, his rigid stance against remarriage, and his defense of Montanism, a charismatic movement emphasizing prophecy and asceticism. These views set him apart from the mainstream of Christian thought and contributed to his legacy as a complex and controversial figure.
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