Adversus Praxean

Adversus Praxean is a work by Tertullian, an early Christian theologian and polemicist. It addresses the theological views of Praxeas, a follower of modalistic Monarchianism. Modalistic Monarchianism is the doctrine that God is not three distinct persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) but rather three modes or forms of activity through which God manifests himself.123

Tertullian, writing in the late 2nd or early 3rd century CE, was a significant figure in shaping Western Christianity through his use of Latin in theological discourse. He was known for his strong moral stance and his defense of Christian beliefs against various opponents, including heretical interpretations. In Adversus Praxean, Tertullian argues against Praxeas's understanding of the Godhead, contributing to the development of orthodox Christian doctrine regarding the Trinity.456