Justin Martyr

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Philosopher turned Christian apologist; wrote First and Second Apologies defending the faith.

Theological Positions

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Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / disagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / agree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / disagree

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

The biblical Exodus involved approximately 2 million Israelites.

Archaeology & History / agree

The biblical giants (Nephilim) were real physical beings of extraordinary size.

Archaeology & History / agree

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the authentic burial location of Jesus.

Archaeology & History / neutral

Writings

Dialogue with Trypho

Lengthy dialogue with the Jew Trypho presenting Jesus as Messiah using Hebrew Scriptures.

Source: Dialogue with Trypho

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Discourse to the Greeks

Short polemic contrasting Greek philosophers with the revelation of the prophets (spurious).

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First Apology

Defense of Christianity addressed to Emperor Antoninus Pius, arguing for moral superiority and requesting legal tolerance.

Source: First Apology

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Hortatory Address to the Greeks

Exhortation urging Greeks to abandon idolatry and myths for the true philosophy of Christ (possibly pseudo-Justin).

Source: Hortatory Address to the Greeks

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On the Sole Government of God

Treatise asserting God’s providential rule over the world against polytheism.

Source: On the Sole Government of God

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Second Apology

Follow-up apology responding to pagan criticisms and magistrate persecutions.

Source: Second Apology

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