Corporealism as an Ontological Position and Its Involvement in the Thought of Tertullian

This paper aims to examine the meaning, role, inspirations, and place of corporealism in Tertullian’s system thought. The extent which is a basic philosophical belief work what it particular element his theological doctrine questioned. It presents named ontological position as rare specificity within range early Christian thought, especially works De anima carne Cristi. makes clear distinction between materialism, tries determine degree influence Stoic philosophy, ontology, on Tertullian, well Aristotle selected areas. In this context, traducianism also examined. status soul God Tertullian thought presented. connection with metaphysical problem creation, article touches question creatio ex nihilo had take stand. investigates role polemic against Marcion, Apelles, Valentinian Gnosis by mapping elements teachings these representatives Gnosis, (but not exclusively) Valentinian, could provoke controversy. holds opinion that was due views controversy opponents, were used inspiration, stoic but mainly service thinking strategic needs for argumentation.