{"product_id":"justin-martyr-first-apology-second-apology-dialogue-with-trypho-in-one-volume-grapevine-press-paperback","title":"Justin Martyr: First Apology, Second Apology \u0026 Dialogue with Trypho in One Volume (Grapevine Press) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGrapevine Christianity\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Eighty and six years I have served Him, and He has done me no wrong.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e These were Polycarp's final words before martyrdom-words that still echo with strength, hope, and uncompromising devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bold voice of early Christianity-three foundational works by Justin Martyr in one accessible, powerful edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJustin Martyr: First Apology, Second Apology \u0026amp; Dialogue with Trypho\u003c\/em\u003e brings together the complete trilogy of writings that defined one of Christianity's earliest defenders. A philosopher turned Christian, Justin wrote not only to defend the faith but to invite the empire-and the world-to see Christianity as the true philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eFirst Apology\u003c\/em\u003e, Justin speaks directly to the Roman emperor, defending Christians against false accusations of immorality, atheism, and disloyalty. He offers a compelling picture of Christian worship, ethics, and the rational foundation of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSecond Apology\u003c\/em\u003e continues this public defense, addressing instances of persecution and exposing the philosophical inconsistencies of Rome's critics. It is bolder, sharper, and filled with firsthand insights into the suffering and courage of the early Christian community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eDialogue with Trypho\u003c\/em\u003e, Justin recounts a spirited debate with a learned Jew named Trypho. 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These three works offer more than defense-they reveal a vision of faith that is both intellectual and transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students of early Christianity, theology, apologetics, or church history, this volume captures the spirit of a man who risked everything to speak truth to power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the words that helped shape the faith-and continue to echo across centuries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52932970381619,"sku":"9789371236287","price":27.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/k8A9m6S2l79789371236287.webp?v=1767876773","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/justin-martyr-first-apology-second-apology-dialogue-with-trypho-in-one-volume-grapevine-press-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}