Tertullian. 160-240 a. d.
See how these Christians love one another.
Apologeticus. c. 39.
Blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
Apologeticus. c. 50.
It is certain because it is impossible.[756:2]
De Carne Christi. c. 5.
He who flees will fight again.[756:3]
De Fuga in Persecutione. c. 10.
Footnotes
[756:2] Certum est, quia impossibile est. This is usually misquoted, "Credo quia impossibile" (I believe it because it is impossible).
[756:3] See Butler, pages 215, 216.
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