Justin Martyr
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About
Justin Martyr stands as one of the most significant early Christian apologists of the 2nd century AD. Born to pagan parents in Flavia Neapolis (modern-day Nablus), he underwent extensive philosophical training before converting to Christianity, which he called the 'true philosophy'.
His authentic works — two Apologies and the Dialogue with Trypho — defend Christianity against both pagan and Jewish criticisms while attempting to reconcile Greek philosophical thought with Christian doctrine.
As the first Christian thinker to engage extensively with Greek philosophy, his writings provide crucial insights into early Christian intellectual development.
While several other works have been attributed to Justin, scholars generally accept only these three as genuine. His martyrdom in Rome around AD 165, documented in the Acts of Justin, lent additional authority to his writings in the early church.