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This product will be available on November 17th, 2026
Description
Discover the Fierce Defender of Early Christianity
Step into the vibrant world of early North African Christianity with Tertullian of Carthage: His Life and Impact by Jordan H. Edwards. This engaging and carefully researched volume brings to life one of the most influential—and controversial—figures of the early church. From his bold defenses of the faith against pagan critics to his shaping of Trinitarian theology, Tertullian emerges as a brilliant thinker whose legacy still echoes in contemporary Christianity.
Blending historical insight with theological clarity, this book explores Tertullian’s world, writings, and enduring significance. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for how his rhetoric, spirituality, and moral convictions shaped the development of Christian doctrine and practice.
Why you’ll want this book:
- Explore the life of a pioneering theologian whose writings transformed Latin Christianity
- Understand early Christian apologetics and how believers defended their faith under pressure
- Examine key doctrines including the nature of God, ethics, and the work of the Holy Spirit
- Engage with complex historical debates such as Tertullian’s relationship to Montanism
- Connect ancient wisdom to modern faith, discovering insights relevant for today’s church
Ideal for students, pastors, and anyone passionate about church history, this book offers a compelling portrait of a fearless voice who helped define the foundations of Christian theology.
Endorsements
Though Tertullian is no easy person to summarize, Jordan Edwards has done a fine job of capturing his setting, theology, exegesis, and spiritual outlook. For a handy and accurate summary of Tertullian, look no further than this fine volume in the Early Church Fathers series.
Bryan M. Litfin
Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
A model of careful research and clear presentation, this book will richly reward anyone interested in Tertullian.
David Wilhite
Professor of Historical Theology, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Texas
Jordan Edwards has rendered a genuine service to students of the early church by producing an introduction that honors Tertullian's genuine theological contributions while engaging candidly with the thornier dimensions of his life and legacy. To borrow the African apologist's own polemical spirit: what has Tertullian to do with modern Christianity? Edwards answers, with both clarity and conviction—more than we might expect.
Coleman M. Ford
Co–founder of the Center for Ancient Christian Studies, Adjunct Instructor of Church History, Boyce College, Louisville, Kentucky
Marked by depth in scholarly research, faithful and careful evaluation, and accessible prose, this book is an excellent and fitting addition to this series!
Megan DeVore
Associate Professor of Church History and Early Christian Studies, Colorado Christian University, Colorado
Author
Jordan H. Edwards is the Dutile Honors Program Director and an Associate Professor at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. A graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and church historian, he primarily teaches in the areas of Christian spirituality and thought.
Specifications
ISBN 9781527114630
Author Jordan H. Edwards
Imprint Focus
Category History & Biography
Series The Early Church Fathers
Release Date 17 November 2026
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Length 10.5 mm
Width 130 mm
Height 198 mm
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