Tertullian On Idolatry while even burying a father was too tardy a business for faith.[90] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV When, however, He answers the man, who alleged as an excuse his father's burial, "Let the dead bury their dead, but go thou and preach the kingdom of God,"[926] Tertullian On Baptism , who disdained his father's obsequies,[135] Tertullian On Monogamy according to John. For the reason why He recalls that young man who was hastening to his father's obsequies,[61]