Justin Martyr (jan 1, 110 – jan 1, 167)

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-A Gentile philosopher born in Samaria
-Converted in ~132AD
-"The First Apology"
-Written to the emperor
-Defended Christianity from false charges such as atheism and immorality
-Demonstrated that Christianity was morally superior
-Dialogue with Trypho
-Trypho was a Jew
-Justin debated regarding Christian interpretations of the OT
-Justin was beheaded in 166AD under Emperor Aurelius

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