Tertullus: 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,1. "First, that he created disturbances among the Romans throughout
the empire, an offence against the Roman government (crimen
majestatis).
2. 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
3. And thirdly, that he attempted to profane the temple, a crime which
the Jews were permitted to punish."
