Justin Martyr - Wikipedia
Justin, known posthumously as Justin Martyr (Greek: Ἰουστῖνος ὁ Μάρτυς, romanized: Ioustînos ho Mártys; c. AD 100 – c. AD 165), also known as Justin the Philosopher, was an early Christian apologist and philosopher. Most of his works are lost, but two apologies and a …
St. Justin Martyr - Encyclopedia Britannica
St. Justin Martyr (born c. 100, Flavia Neapolis, Palestine [now Nāblus]—died c. 165, Rome [Italy]; feast day June 1) was one of the most important of the Greek philosopher-Apologists in the early Christian church.
St. Justin Martyr - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Shop St. Justin Martyr Christian apologist, born at Flavia Neapolis, about A.D. 100, converted to Christianity about A.D. 130, taught and defended the Christian religion in Asia Minor and at Rome, where he suffered martyrdom about the year 165.
Saint Justin Martyr - Franciscan Media
Jun 1, 2022 · Saint Justin Martyr was the first recognized philosopher of the Christian era. Converted to Christianity, he continued his love of philosophy and used it to defend the faith.
St. Justin Martyr - Early Christian Writings
Justin Martyr was a second century Christian apologist. His apology is dedicated to Emperor Antoninus, who ruled from 138-161. His apology may be dated internally from the statement in chapter 6 that "Christ was born one hundred and fifty years ago under Cyrenius."
CHURCH FATHERS: The First Apology (St. Justin Martyr) - NEW ADVENT
Christians unjustly condemned for their mere name. By the mere application of a name, nothing is decided, either good or evil, apart from the actions implied in the name; and indeed, so far at least as one may judge from the name we are accused of, we are most excellent people.
Church Fathers: St. Justin Martyr - Catholic Culture
Mar 31, 2015 · St. Justin Martyr, generally considered the most important of the Greek apologists, was born between 100 and 110, the son of a pagan Priscus in Flavia Neapolis, Palestine.
St. Justin Martyr Feast day: Jun 01 - Catholic News Agency
Jun 1, 2011 · A surviving eyewitness account shows how Justin the philosopher became known as “St. Justin Martyr.” The prefect made it clear how Justin might save his life: “Obey the gods, and comply with...
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Justin Martyr - NEW ADVENT
The role of St. Justin may be summed up in one word: it is that of a witness. We behold in him one of the highest and purest pagan souls of his time in contact with Christianity, compelled to accept its irrefragable truth, its pure moral teaching, and to admire its superhuman constancy.
Justin Martyr - Christianity Today
Aug 8, 2008 · Justin's First Apology, addressed to Emperor Antoninus Pius, was published in 155 and attempted to explain the faith. Christianity was not a threat to the state, he asserted, and should be...