In Tertullian's Use of the Pastoral Epistles Hebrews James 1 and 2 Peter and Jude Mark A.
Frisius establishes that Tertullian (a third-century theologian) only used the Pastoral
Epistles Hebrews and 1 Peter although he at least knew of Jude. It is further demonstrated
that he had no knowledge of James or 2 Peter which has a distinct bearing on the emergence of
the New Testament canon. Tertullian interprets these five texts in various ways but always
with an eye toward confrontational discourse. The author assesses Tertullian's varying
interpretive principles and also considers the effects of Montanism on his interpretive
procedures. In conclusion Frisius demonstrates that the Pastoral Epistles Hebrews and 1
Peter provided Tertullian with significant material for his theological controversies. This
book in addition to being a resource for scholars is also useful in senior level and graduate
courses on ancient biblical interpretation.
