Justin Martyr

This book is a scholarly study of the life and thought of the early Christian apologist Justin Martyr.

L. W. Barnard (Author)

9780521091572, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2008

204 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.2 cm, 0.27 kg

This book is a scholarly study of the life and thought of the early Christian apologist Justin Martyr. A Samaritan of Greek education, martyred in Rome in A.D. 165, Justin belonged to a generation still in touch with those who had known the apostles. In the predominantly pagan world of the second century, Christian gatherings for the celebration of the Eucharist were often misrepresented as a cloak for incest, cannibalism and child murder. Three works by Justin vindicating Christianity against such charges survive. Mr Barnard uses these texts to discuss Justin's philosophy and its influence.

1. Life, Conversion and Martyrdom
2. Justin's Works
3. Background: Greek Philosophy
4. Background: Judaism
5. Background: The Christian Tradition
6. Doctrine of God
7. The Logos
8. The Holy Spirit and the Trinity: The Angelic Powers
9. Creation, Incarnation and Redemption
10. Church and Sacraments
11. The Christian Life
12. Eschatology
13. Conclusion.

Subject Areas: History of religion [HRAX]