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What little is known of Tertullian's life is from references in his writings and from the writings of [[Eusebius of Caesarea]] and [[Jerome]], who wrote in the 4th century. Tertullian was born about the year 155 in Carthage in North Africa into a pagan family. His father is believed to have been a centurion or "''aide de camp" '' in the Roman army in Africa. He was educated in an environment in Carthage that was noted as a home of orators. He was knowledgeable in Greek as well as Latin. Although the works are no longer available today, he notes in his own writings his authorship of three books written in Greek. Being scholarly and in such an educated environment he received a very good education, studying mainly jurisprudence. By profession he appears to have been an advocate in the law courts of Rome. Apparently, he was a [[pagan]] until mid life. He was a married man, evidenced by letters to his wife. It was while in Rome that he became interested in Christianity, but became active after returning to Carthage. He apparently was impressed by Christian beliefs and attitudes such as the moral attitudes of Christians and strong belief in one God.