Tertullian De Spectaculis
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Tertullian

De Spectaculis

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An attack on the Roman spectacles — gladiatorial games, theatre, chariot racing, and athletic contests. Tertullian argues that all public entertainment is idolatry, and promises Christians a better spectacle: the Last Judgement.

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Books

  • 1
    Book 1

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~190 words
  • 2
    Book 2

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~570 words
  • 3
    Book 3

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~290 words
  • 4
    Book 4

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~140 words
  • 5
    Book 5

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~340 words
  • 6
    Book 6

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~130 words
  • 7
    Book 7

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~160 words
  • 8
    Book 8

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~350 words
  • 9
    Book 9

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~200 words
  • 10
    Book 10

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~420 words
  • 11
    Book 11

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~110 words
  • 12
    Book 12

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~260 words
  • 13
    Book 13

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~150 words
  • 14
    Book 14

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~80 words
  • 15
    Book 15

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~260 words
  • 16
    Book 16

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~230 words
  • 17
    Book 17

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~270 words
  • 18
    Book 18

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~100 words
  • 19
    Book 19

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~170 words
  • 20
    Book 20

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~210 words
  • 21
    Book 21

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~170 words
  • 22
    Book 22

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~110 words
  • 23
    Book 23

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~220 words
  • 24
    Book 24

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~140 words
  • 25
    Book 25

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~160 words
  • 26
    Book 26

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~100 words
  • 27
    Book 27

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~170 words
  • 28
    Book 28

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~140 words
  • 29
    Book 29

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~200 words
  • 30
    Book 30

    A chapter of Tertullian's attack on Roman public entertainments — gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, and chariot races — arguing that Christians must reject them entirely.

    ~310 words
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