# Tertullian — Against the Grain character guide

> Tertullian in Against the Grain by J.-K. Huysmans.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-iv

## Who they are

Early Christian writer whose asceticism is referenced by Des Esseintes.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/against_the_grain_se/chapters/iii)

Christian apologist whose style and life during the reign of Elagabalus intrigue Des Esseintes more than his theological works.

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