Bible Encyclopedias
Novitioli

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a name applied by Tertullian to catechumens, because they were just entering upon that state which made them candidates for eternal life.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Novitioli'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​n/novitioli.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.