justin martyr
Dialogue with Trypho
A long, courteous debate with a Jewish teacher on the law, the prophets, and whether Jesus is the Christ.
Hortatory Address to the Greeks
An appeal to Greek readers to weigh their poets and philosophers against the older witness of Moses.
On the Resurrection, Fragments
Surviving fragments arguing that the body itself, and not the soul alone, is destined for resurrection.
On the Sole Government of God
A short piece drawing on the Greek poets themselves to argue that God is one.
Other Fragments from the Lost Writings of Justin
Scattered remains of Justin's other works, preserved by later authors.
The Discourse to the Greeks
A brief address contrasting the conduct of the Greek gods with the God Christians worship.
The First Apology
A defence addressed to the emperor, describing Christian belief and worship and asking for a fair hearing.
The Martyrdom of Justin Martyr
The court record of Justin and his companions, questioned in Rome and put to death.
The Second Apology
A shorter appeal, written after a particular case, on why good people are punished for the name alone.