The Apology of Justin Martyr and the Legatio of Athenagoras : Two responses to the challenge of being a Christian in the second century

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Sheather, Mary. (2018). The Apology of Justin Martyr and the Legatio of Athenagoras : Two responses to the challenge of being a Christian in the second century. Scrinium. 14(1), pp. 115-132. https://doi.org/10.1163/18177565-00141P09
AuthorsSheather, Mary
Abstract

Most second-century Christians were likely to experience challenges, both internal and external, to the new way of life, belief and worship that they had adopted. With the Apology of Justin Martyr and the Legatio of Athenagoras we encounter responses to the common accusations and an exposition of those aspects of life and belief which the writers considered it important to present to ally and opponent alike. These works deal with similar issues, but from rather different perspectives, and here we attempt to draw out some of the ways in which each writer presented his case, and assess their significance and effectiveness.

Keywordskingship; philosophy; conflict; demonic forces; logos; truth; custom; rumour
Year2018
JournalScrinium
Journal citation14 (1), pp. 115-132
PublisherBrill
ISSN1817-7530
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1163/18177565-00141P09
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85054515720
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Page range115-132
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Online20 Sep 2018
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Deposited15 Jun 2021
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