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Roman alphabet - definition of Roman alphabet by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. (329 words) |
 | Roman alphabet - the alphabet evolved by the ancient Romans which serves for writing most of the languages of western Europe |
 | B - the 2nd letter of the Roman alphabet |
 | C - the 3rd letter of the Roman alphabet |
| Tertullian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2879 words) |
 | His father held a position (centurio proconsularis, "aide-de-camp") in the Roman army in Africa. |
 | Roman Africa was notoriously the home of orators, and this influence can be seen in his style, with its archaisms or provincialisms, its glowing imagery, and its passionate temper. |
 | Among the apologetic writings the Apologeticus, addressed to the Roman magistrates, is the most pungent defense of Christianity and the Christians ever written against the reproaches of the pagans, and one of the most magnificent legacies of the ancient Church, full of enthusiasm, courage, and vigor. |