Tertullian’s moral theology on women and the accusation of misogyny

Some modern scholars have linked the second century church father, Tertullian, to misogynism. This article wades into the debate over whether Tertullian should be considered a misogynist. Through the combined approaches of historical enquiry and interpretative theory, this article probes the validit...

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Authors: Owusu-Gyamfi, Clifford (Author) ; Dei, Daniel (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2022
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2022, Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-8
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Moral theology / Tertullianus, Quintus Septimius Florens 150-230 / Woman-hating / Virtue / Spirit of the times
IxTheo Classification:CA Christianity
Further subjects:B male gender
B De cultu feminarum
B female gender
B Misogyny
B Virtue
B Tertullian
B Montanism
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