Publisher's Synopsis
The Prescription Against Heretics is a theological treatise written by the early Christian author Tertullian. The book is a defense of orthodox Christianity against the various heretical movements that were emerging in the second century. Tertullian argues that the true faith can be identified by its continuity with the teachings of the apostles and the early Church, and that any deviation from this tradition is a departure from the truth. He also emphasizes the importance of the authority of the Church in matters of doctrine and interpretation of scripture. The book is divided into several sections, each addressing a different heretical group or individual. Tertullian's arguments are based on scripture, tradition, and reason, and he often uses rhetorical devices to make his points. The Prescription Against Heretics is an important work in the history of Christian theology and provides valuable insight into the debates and controversies of the early Church.We, however, are not permitted to cherish any object(1) after our own will, nor yet to make choice of that which another has introduced of his private fancy. In the Lord's apostles we possess our authority; for even they did not of themselves choose to introduce anything, but faithfully delivered to the nations (of mankind) the doctrine(2) which they had received from Christ.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
