Tertullus (Easton)

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A modification of 'Tertius;' a Roman advocate, whom the Jews employed to state their case against Paul in the presence of Felix (Acts 24:1-9 ). The charges he adduced against the apostle were, 'First, that he created disturbances among the Romans throughout the empire, an offence against the Roman"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter T Bible Dictionaries Tertullus Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Tertius Next Entry Testament Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Tertullus Dictionaries American Tract Society Tertullus Easton's Bible Dictionary Tertullus Fausset Bible Dictionary Tertullus Holman Bible Dictionary Tertullus Hitchcock Bible Names Tertullus Hastings' BibleDictionary Tertullus Hastings' NT Dictionary Tertullus Morrish Bible Dictionary Tertullus Hawker's Poor Man's Dictionary Tertullus People's Bible Dictionary Tertullus Smith Bible Dictionary Tertullus Encyclopedias International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Tertullus Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Tertullus McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Tertullus Lexicons ܛܶܪܛܽܠܳܘܣ Τέρτυλλος A modification of "Tertius;" a Roman advocate, whom the Jews employed to state their case against Paul in the presence of Felix ( Acts 24:1-9 ). The charges he adduced against the apostle were, "First, that he created disturbances among the Romans throughout the empire, an offence against the Roman government (crimen majestatis). Secondly, that he was a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes; disturbed the Jews in the exercise of their religion, guaranteed by the state; introduced new gods, a thing prohibited by the Romans. And thirdly, that he attempted to profane the temple, a crime which the Jews were permitted to punish."

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)