Born
100
Died
165
Nationality
Roman
Events involving Justin Martyr (5)
100
ID: 4823
Justin Martyr born in Flavia Neapolis - future philosopher and apologist, defender of Old Testament as Christian scripture
ID: 4823
130
ID: 4825
Justin Martyr converts to Christianity - after studying Stoicism, Aristotelianism, Pythagoreanism, and Platonism
ID: 4825
150
ID: 4841
Justin opens Christian philosophy school in Rome - First to systematically harmonize Greek philosophy with Christian faith
ID: 4841
155
ID: 4832
Justin writes Dialogue with Trypho - Defense of Old Testament as Christian scripture against both Marcionites and Judaizers
ID: 4832
165
ID: 4834
Justin Martyr martyred in Rome - Beheaded with six companions under Marcus Aurelius for refusing to sacrifice to gods
ID: 4834