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De praescriptione haereticorum, by Tertullian, is a seminal work in early Christian theology, originally written in Latin. This edition presents the Latin text alongside a French translation, making it accessible to a broader audience. Tertullian, a prolific and influential writer of the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries, argues against heretical teachings by asserting the authority of the apostolic tradition and the established Church. His treatise outlines principles for refuting heretics, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the teachings passed down from the apostles. This book offers invaluable insights into the theological debates and the development of Christian doctrine during a crucial period in Church history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.