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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.

Tertullus (Man living at the time of the New Testament)

A hired speaker who put the case against Paul before Felix at Caesarea. He flattered the governor for a long time first, then called Paul a troublemaker, a leader of the sect of the Nazarenes, and a man who tried to profane the temple.

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A hired speaker who put the case against Paul before Felix at Caesarea. He flattered the governor for a long time first, then called Paul a troublemaker, a leader of the sect of the Nazarenes, and a man who tried to profane the temple.

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Tertullus was a professional orator hired by the Jewish leadership to present their accusations against Paul before the Roman governor Felix in Caesarea. He flattered Felix at length before charging Paul with stirring up unrest, leading the sect of the Nazarenes, and attempting to profane the temple (Acts 24:1-9).

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Where it appears
  • Acts 24:1
  • Acts 24:2

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