Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher

c. 100 – 165 · Early Apologists · Greek apologetic

Greek philosopher converted to Christianity at Ephesus; opened a school of Christian philosophy at Rome; first major Christian apologist. Wrote two apologies to the Roman emperors and the Dialogue with Trypho the Jew. Martyred c. 165 under Marcus Aurelius.

Works in the library · 8

Dialogue with Tryphoapologetic
Discourse to the Greeksapologetic
Hortatory Address to the Greeksapologetic
On the Resurrection (Fragments)treatise
On the Sole Government of Godtreatise
The First Apologyapologetic
The Martyrdom of Justin Martyrother
The Second Apologyapologetic

Icon: Justin Martyr · Theophanes the Cretan · Public domain