Abstract
Tertullian's de praescriptione haereticorum is one of his most important treatises with regard to the exegesis of Scripture. However, the hermeneutical principles he presented in it were not part of a systematic and theoretical overview. They were specific to one context: what it was that could distinguish proper from heretical use of the Scriptures. For Tertullian, one could judge the validity of a scriptural interpretation by its conformity with the regula fidei. A rhetorical reading of de praescriptione haereticorum will reveal much about the way in which Tertullian approached the Scriptures and will confirm the contextual nature of the arguments within it.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
