Explores Tertullian's bold defense of the body's resurrection and its lasting influence.
This concise edition surveys the early Christian debate about whether the flesh will be raised, showing how the argument situates the body within Christian faith and divine power.
The opening sections frame the topic, contrast Christian teaching with pagan and heretical views, and explain why the resurrection of the flesh matters for belief about life after death. The discussion also touches on how the author uses scriptural and logical reasoning to defend a bodily resurrection as necessary and possible for God to accomplish.
- Clear outline of the central question: the fate of the body in the Christian resurrection
- Context on how early Christian thinkers addressed pagan criticisms and rival views
- Notes on the author’s method, including how Scripture and reason are balanced
- Hints about textual history and challenges in interpreting the work
Ideal for readers of patristic theology, early Christian studies, and Latin church history.