Today we move into the 2nd century – the era of the Church Fathers (also called the Patristic Period). Our focus is on a Samaritan philosopher named Justin Martyr, who is famous for a number of things, principally for writing the First Apology - i.e., the first defense of the faith. (He is also famous for being killed for his faith. “Martyr” was not his last name. As you will learn, he was martyred).

Quotes from Justin Martyr:  

• We used to hate and destroy one another and refused to associate with people of another race or country. Now, because of Christ, we live together with such people and pray for our enemies.
• By examining the tongue of the patient, physicians find out the diseases of the body, and philosophers the diseases of the mind.

The First Apology: Click here for a link to The First Apology.