The Apologies of Justin Martyr: To Which Is Appended the Epistle to Diognetus

By Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve

Book Overview

The Apologies of Justin Martyr is a book that was originally published in 1877. It is a collection of writings by Justin Martyr, a Christian apologist who lived in the second century. The book includes two of Justin's most famous works: his First and Second Apologies. These writings were addressed to the Roman emperor and other government officials, in an attempt to defend and explain the beliefs and practices of the early Christian church.In addition to the Apologies, the book also includes an appendix that contains the Epistle to Diognetus. This is another early Christian writing that was addressed to a pagan philosopher named Diognetus, and it provides a description of the Christian faith and its relationship to the world.The book is edited by Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve, a noted scholar of Greek and Latin literature. Gildersleeve provides an introduction to the book, as well as extensive notes and commentary on the text. This makes the book a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christian history and theology.Overall, The Apologies of Justin Martyr is an important work that provides insight into the early Christian church and its relationship to the Roman Empire. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the development of religious thought in the ancient world.With An Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437316573
• ISBN13: 9781437316575
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"