Early Church
Justin Martyr
100 AD – 165 AD
A philosopher who converted to Christianity and wrote formal defenses (apologies) of the faith addressed to Roman authorities; martyred in Rome. The scripture connection is interpretive: 1 Peter 3:15 exhorts believers to always be 'prepared to make a defense,' which describes the apologetic work Justin took up, though the text does not name him.
Historical dating — approximate (patristic source)
Scripture
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