His First Apology addresses the emperor in defense of Christians, and it describes their baptism and Sunday worship. The Dialogue with Trypho argues from Scripture that Jesus is the Christ.
Justin Martyr
Christian apologist
Justin Martyr (c. 100–165) taught in Rome after a search through the philosophical schools. He was beheaded under the prefect Rusticus.
- Dates
- c. 100–165
- Role
- Christian apologist
- See
- Rome