The Martyrdom of Justin Martyr

Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher · c. 165 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.—Examination of Justin by the prefect.
3. Chapter II.—Examination of Justin continued.
4. Chapter III.—Examination of Chariton and others.
5. Chapter IV.—Rusticus threatens the Christians with death.
6. Chapter V.—Sentence pronounced and executed.