Tertullian books in order
Roman Christian theologian and writer
- Lived
- 160–240
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 6
Tertullian published 2 novels and 4 other books, beginning with Ad Martyras (197).
Updated September 2026
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Ad Martyras
Tertullian's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ad Martyras (197)
Apologeticus (197)
Other books in order
Against Marcion (2004)
Of Patience (2004)
The Chaplet (2004)
De Spectaculis (2017)
About Tertullian
Tertullian was a prolific early Christian author from Carthage in the Roman province of Africa. He was the first Christian author to produce an extensive corpus of Latin Christian literature and was an early Christian apologist and a polemicist against what he viewed as heresy, including Gnosticism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tertullian FAQ
- How many books has Tertullian written?
- Tertullian published 2 novels and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tertullian's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ad Martyras.
- What is Tertullian's last book?
- Apologeticus (197).
- What is Tertullian's most famous book?
- Ad Martyras (197) is Tertullian's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.