Tacitus in the early church

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Roman historian; cited as Tacitus, Hist., Ann.

7 passages cite it, in date order.

Passage	Cites	Kind	Date
Apology 16 · Tertullian	Hist. 5.3–4	allusion, high confidence	ca. 197
Apology 16 · Tertullian	Hist. 5.9	allusion, high confidence	ca. 197
To the Nations 1.11 · Tertullian	Hist. 5.3–4	allusion, high confidence	197
To the Nations 1.11 · Tertullian	Hist. 5.9	allusion, high confidence	197
To the Nations 2.12 · Tertullian	Hist. 5.2	allusion, low confidence	197
Antidote for the Scorpion's Sting 15 · Tertullian	Ann. 15.44	allusion, low confidence	ca. 211–213
On the Pallium 4 · Tertullian	Ann. 3.33	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 205–211