Justin Martyr
- Born
- c. 100
- Died
- c. 165
- Role
- Lay philosopher and apologist
- Wrote in
- Greek
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His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 80 to 230.
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Who he was
A philosopher born in Flavia Neapolis (Samaria) who, after his conversion, taught in Rome and defended the faith before emperors and Jewish interlocutors. His First Apology contains the oldest known description of a Sunday baptismal and eucharistic celebration; he died a martyr in Rome.
- Region
- Italy
- Language
- Greek
- Role
- Lay philosopher and apologist
- Died
- c. 165
His writings
3 writings, c. 155–161
c. 155
c. 160
c. 161