On the Sole Government of God

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.—Object of the author.
3. Chapter II.—Testimonies to the unity of God.
4. Chapter III.—Testimonies to a future judgment.
5. Chapter IV.—God desires not sacrifices, but righteousness.
6. Chapter V.—The vain pretensions of false gods.
7. Chapter VI.—We should acknowledge one only God.