Philosopher and apologist · c. 100 – c. 165

Justin Martyr

A philosopher who became a Christian, taught in Rome and defended the faith in writing addressed to the emperor. He was martyred about 165.

Writings

1. Apology

   The First Apology

   A defence of Christians addressed to the emperor, answering the charges made against them and describing Christian worship.

   92 min read · translated by Marcus Dods and George Reith

2. Apology

   The Second Apology

   A short defence of Christians addressed to the Roman senate, written after an unjust execution in Rome.

   20 min read · translated by Marcus Dods and George Reith

3. Dialogue · 9 parts

   Dialogue with Trypho

   Justin’s conversation with a Jewish teacher on the prophets, the law and Christ, one of the earliest Christian writings against a Jewish objector.

   292 min read · translated by Marcus Dods and George Reith

4. Treatise

   Hortatory Address to the Greeks

   Treatise by Justin Martyr.

   64 min read · translated by Marcus Dods

5. Treatise

   On the Sole Government of God

   Treatise by Justin Martyr.

   13 min read · translated by George Reith

6. Collection · 4 parts

   Other Writings

   Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Justin Martyr that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection.

   39 min read · translated by Marcus Dods

Portrait: drawn in the site’s engraved style from “Saint Justin Martyr by Theophanes the Cretan” (Theophanes the Cretan), public domain, Wikimedia Commons.

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