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A Plea for the Christians

Defends Christians against charges of atheism and immorality and presents a reasoned account of monotheistic belief.

Athenagoras of Athensc. AD 176-1772nd century

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Category
Apologists
Genre
Apology
Tradition
Eastern
Region
Athens and Alexandria
Original language
Greek
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This text is represented here through direct Greek witness material associated with Athenagoras of Athens and its circulation in Athens and Alexandria.

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ApologeticsPublic WitnessMonotheismTrinity

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  • Pagan accusations against Christians

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A Plea for the Christians