Peter In Rome? - Chapter VI - June 1973

David J Albert

In our study of statements linking Peter with Rome by the early ecclesiastical writer, we come now to the first of the Latin writers, Tertullian, a Carthaginian whose works were done in the first quarter of the third century. It is from this Western presbyter that we receive the most definite statements about Peter's death at Rome — along with some other surprising statements. Though he later had a falling out with the Roman clergy for his Montanist views, Tertullian was a vehement opponent of heresy and wrote profusely, especially against Marcion and Valentinus. In his Prescription Against Heretics we read: - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library