Justin Martyr Quotes

7 quotes from 6 authors

From early church fathers to contemporary scholars, the reflections on Justin Martyr reveal how his apologetic courage still resonates. Six thinkers—ranging from theologians to historians—offer concise insights that illuminate his role in shaping Christian thought and the enduring relevance of his arguments.

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Justin's testimony about becoming a Christian is that he had been searching various philosophical traditions of the time, and then accidentally encountered…

Larry Hurtado

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Justin Martyr says that he was impressed in his study of the Old Testament, at the seriousness and contents of these writings,…

Larry Hurtado

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“St. Justin Martyr wrote, “Jesus was born by the will of God the Father for the salvation of believers and the destruction…

Mary Healy

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“So much had the gospel been spread abroad during this early period of the church that the apostle could speak of it…

Robert L. Saucy

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When I tell people I was in the St. Justin Martyr parish, if they are native Chicagoans they know exactly where I…

Sara Paretsky

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“Justin Martyr explained the distinction and the sameness of the Father and the Son with the analogy of a candle. The flame…

Thomas F. Madden

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“IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE CHURCH, the nature of angels caused some confusion. Writing in the second century, Justin Martyr thought…

Anonymous

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