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A plea for the Christians to the Roman emperor and Senate, defending their innocence and fidelity to the truth. Justin argues that the name of Christian is not a crime, but the actions and doctrine should be judged by reason and evidence.
The First Apology was an early work of Christian apologetics addressed by Justin Martyr to the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. In addition to arguing against the persecution of individuals solely for being Christian, Justin also provides the Emperor with a defense of the philosophy of Christianity and a detailed explanation of contemporary ...
Justin Martyr (c. 100–165 A.D.) was a Christian theologian and philosopher who defended his faith in a legal brief to the Roman Emperor. He argued that Christians were not atheistic, immoral, or disloyal, but rather pious, upright, and rational believers who followed the prophets and philosophers.
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Read the full text of Justin's plea to the Roman emperor and Senate for a fair hearing of Christians, based on their piety and philosophy. He argues that Christians are not atheists, but worship the true God, and that they are persecuted for their faith.
The First Apology of Justin. Chapter I.—Address. Chapter II.—Justice demanded. Chapter III.—Claim of judicial investigation. Chapter IV.—Christians unjustly condemned for their mere name. Chapter V.—Christians charged with atheism. Chapter VI.—Charge of atheism refuted.
Saint Justin Martyr (110-165) First Apology. Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson. Table of Contents. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5
First Apology. Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson. Chapter 63.
