The Prescription Against Heretics

The Prescription Against Heretics is a book written by Tertullian, a prominent early Christian writer and theologian. The book is a defense of orthodox Christianity against various heresies that were prevalent in the early church. Tertullian argues that the true faith can be traced back to the apostles and that any teachings that deviate from this tradition should be rejected. He also emphasizes the importance of the authority of the church and the role of bishops in preserving the faith. The book is divided into several sections, each addressing a different heresy, including Gnosticism, Marcionism, and Montanism. Tertullian's arguments are often forceful and polemical, reflecting the intense theological debates of the time. Despite its polemical tone, The Prescription Against Heretics is an important work of early Christian theology and provides valuable insights into the development of Christian doctrine.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.