What Is at the Heart of the Disagreement Between Tertullian

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is at the heart of the disagreement between Tertullian and Clement of Alexandria?

• A)Tertullian believed that Greek philosophy was incompatible with Christianity; Clement believed the opposite.
• B)The two could not agree on which books should be included in the Bible.
• C)Tertullian believed that the Trinity existed; Clement believed that the Trinity violated Christian monotheism.
• D)Tertullian believed that the final religious authority is the Bishop of Rome; Clement believed that it was a Church Council.
• E)Tertullian believed in original sin; Clement did not.

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