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Justin was a convert from Pagan religion. Later he became one of the most prominent apologists of his times in the 2nd C.. Justin was born at Neapolis ( Flavia ) in Palestine. He was impressed by the Classical philosophy and especially Plato's teachings. After his conversion into Christianity, he tried to spread his new faith in the philosophical schools. He taught at Ephesus and Rome. His works include apologies addressed to the emperor Antoninus Pius and the second one is protesting against the injustice. The third and the longest of his works " Dialogue with Trypho "is about a conversation he had with a Jewish man Trypho, at Ephesus long years ago. This Jew Trypho objected that the Christians broke the Jewish law and began to worship a human being. Justin was martyred at Rome about 165. |
