Discourse to the Greeks

Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher · c. 160 AD

Ante-Nicene Fathers (Roberts–Donaldson), Roberts, Donaldson, and Coxe (eds.), Ante-Nicene Fathers, Buffalo: Christian Literature Publishing, 1885–1887; digitized by CCEL.

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.

Contents

1. Main text
2. Chapter I.—Justin justifies his departure from Greek customs.
3. Chapter II.—The Greek theogony exposed.
4. Chapter III.—Follies of the Greek mythology.
5. Chapter IV.—Shameless practices of the Greeks.
6. Chapter V.—Closing appeal.