An English translation from Greek of Justin Martyr's two major apologetic works, which are recognized as a formative influence on the development of Christian theology in the early church.
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A very readable translation, with a helpful introduction and excellent notes discussing matters of the translation of difficult passages. -- Ashland Theological Journal
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Greek
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Readable Translation and Fair Notes,
This review is from: St. Justin Martyr: The First and Second Apologies (Ancient Christian Writers) (Hardcover)
The first thing to notice about this translation of Justin Martyr's First and Second Apologies is that the text of the Apologies themselves is only 62 pages, although the book weighs in at 245. The majority of the remaining pages are notes on the text, so the book is heavily footnoted with the notes encapsulating the translator's views on Justin and engagement with the scholarly consensus.
Reading Justin is an excellent experience and this translation is quite readable. The Apologies contain many scripture references but most of them aren't interpreted in the way that almost any modern person would. At one point in the notes (note 315 on page 162) the translator refers to Justin's reading of a particular passage as "fanciful exegesis" and notes that Justin, "Quotes Old Testament proof-texts that sometimes appear to have been picked at random" but says that this, "Should not blind us to his fundamentally biblical outlook." This sums up the way that the translator approaches Justin in the notes, with much forgiveness and allowance for his place in history. Apparently this is not always the case as quotes in the book from other scholars indicate that there is certainly a strong set of opinions that Justin was rather simple-minded and so no small effort is expended on the part of the translator to refute these opinions. If you are into objectivity in your "scholarship" then this might bother you as it often can come across as being rather biased toward Justin, but I took it as simply being fair and appreciated it as such.
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This review is from: St. Justin Martyr: The First and Second Apologies (Ancient Christian Writers) (Hardcover)
This was a wonderful book. I just couldnt put it down. Its the third book in the Ancient Christian Writers that I purchased.
I learned a lot from reading St Justin Apology in defense of Christianity of the roots of Christian beliefs. He section on the sacraments, "especially the Eucharist" is wonderful. Other books from the series I recommend The Didache, St Ignatious, and Clement.
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Throughout this work Justin tells the reader how he believes demons are involved in pagan religion, defends the Church against accusations of immorality, and touches on his beliefs about the Logos.
The endnotes are fantastic informative throughout.
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1. To the Emperor Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius Augustus Caesar, and to his philosopher son Verrissimus, and to Lucius the philosopher, Caesar's natural son and Pius's adopted son, a lover of culture, and to the Sacred Senate and all the Roman people-on behalf of people of every nation who are unjustly hated and grossly abused, I, Justin, son of Priscus and grandson of Bacchius, from Flavia Neapolis in Syria-Palestine, myself being one of them, have drawn up this address and petition. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sowing logos, seed forces, logos spermatikos, whole logos, wicked demons, divine logos Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Pontius Pilate, Christ Himself, God Himself, Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, Word of God, Father of the Universe New!
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1. To the Emperor Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius Augustus Caesar, and to his philosopher son Verrissimus, and to Lucius the philosopher, Caesar's natural son and Pius's adopted son, a lover of culture, and to the Sacred Senate and all the Roman people-on behalf of people of every nation who are unjustly hated and grossly abused, I, Justin, son of Priscus and grandson of Bacchius, from Flavia Neapolis in Syria-Palestine, myself being one of them, have drawn up this address and petition. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sowing logos, seed forces, logos spermatikos, whole logos, wicked demons, divine logos Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Pontius Pilate, Christ Himself, God Himself, Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, Word of God, Father of the Universe New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Early Christian Thought and the Classical Tradition by Henry Chadwick on 7 pages
- Dialogue with Trypho (Selections from the Fathers of the Church) by Justin Martyr on 5 pages
- The Acts of the Christian Martyrs (Early Christian Texts) by Herbert Anthony Musurillo in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- A History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Medieval Philosophy - From Augustine to Duns Scotus by Frederick Copleston in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Emperor in the Roman World by Fergus Millar in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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