St. Justin Martyr: The First and Second Apologies

by Justin Martyr; Leslie William Barnard

Publisher:

Paulist Press

, 1997

Overview

This volume contains an original English translation of Justin Martyr’s First and Second Apology, originally written in Greek. Recognized as a formative influence on the development of Christian theology in the early church, Martyr’s apologies are among the earliest attempts to systematize Christian theology.

Contents

Top Highlights

“‘Unless both rulers and ruled love wisdom, it is impossible to make cities prosper.” (Page 24)

“Justin’s special task was Christian apologetic or the defense of the faith” (Page 5)

“And this washing is called illumination,³⁷⁷ as those who learn these things are illuminated in the mind” (Page 67)

“Therefore, whatever things were rightly said among all people⁷³ are the property of us Christians.” (Page 84)

“that everyone goes to eternal punishment or salvation in accordance with the character of his acts” (Page 29)

Product Details

• Title: St. Justin Martyr: The First and Second Apologies
• Authors: Justin Martyr, Leslie William Barnard
• Series: Ancient Christian Writers
• Volume: 56
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Print Publication Date: 1997
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Apologetics › Early works to 1800
• ISBNs: 0809104725, 9780809104727
• Resource ID: LLS:STJSTNMSCNDPLGS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-10T21:13:50Z