Justin Martyr
Justin Martyr by L. W. Barnard is a scholarly study published by Cambridge University Press on December 4, 2008. This 204-page book examines the life and thought of Justin Martyr, an early Christian apologist who was martyred in Rome in A.D. 165. As a Samaritan with Greek education, Justin was part of a generation that still connected with those who had known the apostles, providing a unique perspective on early Christianity in a predominantly pagan world.
In this edition, Barnard explores Justin’s philosophical ideas and their impact, particularly in the context of the challenges faced by early Christians. The book addresses the misrepresentations of Christian gatherings during the second century, which were often accused of heinous acts. By analyzing three surviving works by Justin that defend Christianity against such charges, readers will gain insights into the historical and religious significance of his contributions to the Christian Church and the broader history of religion.
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This book is a scholarly study of the life and thought of the early Christian apologist Justin Martyr. A Samaritan of Greek education, martyred in Rome in A.D. 165, Justin belonged to a generation still in touch with those who had known the apostles. In the predominantly pagan world of the second century, Christian gatherings for the celebration of the Eucharist were often misrepresented as a cloak for incest, cannibalism and child murder. Three works by Justin vindicating Christianity against such charges survive. Mr Barnard uses these texts to discuss Justin’s philosophy and its influence.
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