6 Replies to “Tertullian on the why of Matthew 1.1 #advent14ccumwv”
“Tertullian is the John Wesley of the 2nd and 3rd centuries”…? “It is not permitted for a woman to speak in the church, nor to offer the Eucharist, nor to claim for herself a share in any masculine function– least of all, in the priestly office” Tertullian. Very un-Wesleyian…unless we’re talking about Wesley’s wife…. 🙂
I guess Tertullian admired them too. Even though they had women performing prophecy. Seems as though these leaders all changed their minds depending upon which way the wind blows.
yeah, it is interesting. Tertullian had high, high praise for the Montanists… and then went a little nutty. I suspect after he experimented with celibacy
Perhaps Wesley should have stayed with celibacy, though. I was rather shocked at his bitter relationship with his wife. On face value, you and I were more successful than Wesley in relationships. That’s why I have a problem elevating a leader to prophet status.
“Tertullian is the John Wesley of the 2nd and 3rd centuries”…?
“It is not permitted for a woman to speak in the church, nor to offer the Eucharist, nor to claim for herself a share in any masculine function– least of all, in the priestly office” Tertullian.
Very un-Wesleyian…unless we’re talking about Wesley’s wife…. 🙂
i was being somewhat facetious … Wesley admired the Montanists
I guess Tertullian admired them too. Even though they had women performing prophecy. Seems as though these leaders all changed their minds depending upon which way the wind blows.
yeah, it is interesting. Tertullian had high, high praise for the Montanists… and then went a little nutty. I suspect after he experimented with celibacy
Perhaps Wesley should have stayed with celibacy, though. I was rather shocked at his bitter relationship with his wife. On face value, you and I were more successful than Wesley in relationships. That’s why I have a problem elevating a leader to prophet status.