On the Resurrection (Fragments)

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.—The self-evidencing power of truth.
3. Chapter II.—Objections to the resurrection of the flesh.
4. Chapter III.—If the members rise, must they discharge the same functions as now?
5. Chapter IV.—Must the deformed rise deformed?
6. Chapter V.—The resurrection of the flesh is not impossible.
7. Chapter VI.—The resurrection consistent with the opinions of the philosophers.
8. Chapter VII.—The body valuable in God’s sight.
9. Chapter VIII.—Does the body cause the soul to sin?
10. Chapter IX.—The resurrection of Christ proves that the body rises.
11. Chapter X.—The body saved, and will therefore rise.