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Justin Martyr (Justin of Caesarea) was an early Christian [[apologist]](a person who defends the truth of Christianity). His works represent the earliest surviving Christian apologies of notable size. He lived from around 100 AD to 165 AD.
==Life==
Most of what is known about the life of Justin Martyr comes from his own writings. He was born at [[Flavia Neapolis]] (modern [[Nablus]]) in [[Palestine]]. The city had been founded by [[Vespasian]] in the aftermath of the destruction of [[Jerusalem]] in [[70 AD]]. According to church tradition Justin suffered martyrdom at [[Rome]] under Marcus Aurelius when Rusticus was prefect of the city (between [[162 AD|162]] and [[168 AD|168]]). He calls  Justin Martyr called himself a Samaritan, but his father and grandfather were probably Greek or Roman, and he was brought up a [[pagan]]. It seems that he had property, studied philosophy, converted to [[Christianity]], and devoted the rest of his life to teaching what he considered the true philosophy, still wearing his philosopher's gown to indicate that he had attained the truth. He probably travelled widely and ultimately settled in Rome as a Christian teacher. While he was at Rome, he debated opponents of his belief, such as Crescens the Cynic. He was later martyred executed in 165 A.D. for his no -compromise faith in Christianity.
==Writings==
The earliest mention of Justin is found in the Oratio ad Graecos by Tatian, who calls called him "the most admirable Justin," quotes . Tatian quoted a saying of his, and says saying that the Cynic Crescens laid snares for him. [[Irenaeus]] (Haer. I., xxviii. 1) speaks spoke of his martyrdom, and of Tatian as his disciple; he quotes quoted him twice (IV., vi. 2, V., xxvi. 2), and shows showed his influence in other places. Tertullian, in his Adversus Valentinianos, calls called him a philosopher and martyr, and the earliest antagonist of heretics. Hippolytus and Methodius of Olympus also mention or quote wrote about him. Eusebius of Caesarea deals dealt with him at some length (Church History, iv. 18), and names named the following works:
# The [[First Apology]] addressed to Antoninus Pius, his sons, and the Roman Senate;
==Quotes==
''The first apology of Justin,'' chapter LXVII. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] Quoted by Kidd BJ (1920) ''Documents illustrative of the history of the church: Vol I: To AD313''. [c 156 AD.]
: But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because ... Jesus Christ our Saviour on the same day rose from the dead. For He was crucified on the day before that of Saturn (Saturday); and on the day after that of Saturn, which is the day of the Sun, having appeared to His apostles and disciples, He taught them these things, which we have submitted to you also for your consideration.
 
''The first apology of Justin,'' chapter LXVIII. c 156 AD. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [Justin quotes from a letter of the Emperor Hadrian to Minucius Fundanus. Hadrian was emperor from 117 to 138. ANF1 footnote: "Generally credited as genuine."]
: "If, therefore, any one makes the accusation, and furnishes proof that the said men [Christians] do anything contrary to the laws, you shall adjudge punishments in proportion to the offences. And this, by Hercules, you shall give special heed to, that if any man shall, through mere calumny, bring an accusation against any of these persons [Christians], you shall award to him more severe punishments in proportion to his wickedness."
 
''Dialogue with Trypho,'' chapter CII. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [c 160 AD.] [Cf chapter LXXXVIII.]
: But yet, since He knew that it would be good, He created both angels and men free to do that which is righteous, and He appointed periods of time during which He knew it would be good for them to have the exercise of free-will; and because He likewise knew it would be good, He made general and particular judgments; each one’s freedom of will, however, being guarded.
 
''Dialogue with Trypho,'' chapter CXVII. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [c 160 AD.] [ANF1 footnote: "Note this testimony to the ... Church in the second century...."]
: For there is not one single race of men, whether barbarians, or Greeks, or whatever they may be called, nomads, or vagrants, or herdsmen living in tents, among whom prayers and giving of thanks are not offered through the name of the crucified Jesus.
==External Links==
* [http://www.theopedia.com/Justin_Martyr Theopedia - Justin Martyr]
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