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Athenagoras of Athens

c. 133 – 190 · Early Apologists · Greek apologetic

Athenian Christian philosopher who addressed his Plea for the Christians to the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, refuting popular charges of atheism, incest, and cannibalism. Also wrote a treatise On the Resurrection of the Dead.

Works in the library · 2

Icon: Athenagoras of Athens · Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain