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Was Tertullian a Christian apologist?

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Tertullian was indeed a Christian apologist. He was a prolific writer and theologian who lived in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries. Tertullian is often referred to as the father of Latin Christianity as his writings were instrumental in shaping the development of Christian thought in the Western church. He is best known for his apologetic writings, which defended Christianity against its critics, particularly Roman authorities and pagan philosophers.
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