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First Apology

Defends Christians before imperial authority, describes worship practices, and argues that Christian faith is rational and moral.

Justin Martyrc. AD 155-1572nd century

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Overview

Category
Apologists
Genre
Apology
Tradition
Cross-Tradition
Region
Rome and Asia Minor
Original language
Greek
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Manuscript context

This text is represented here through direct Greek witness material associated with Justin Martyr and its circulation in Rome and Asia Minor.

Themes

ApologeticsPublic WitnessChristologyBaptismEucharist

Controversies

  • Pagan accusations against Christians
  • Imperial persecution

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First Apology