Events Tagged: "Justin Martyr"

Justin Martyr born in Flavia Neapolis - future philosopher and apologist, defender of Old Testament as Christian scripture

Justin Martyr converts to Christianity - after studying Stoicism, Aristotelianism, Pythagoreanism, and Platonism

St. Justin opens philosophy school in Rome - first Christian philosophy school, synthesizes faith with Platonic thought

Justin opens Christian philosophy school in Rome - First to systematically harmonize Greek philosophy with Christian faith

Justin writes Dialogue with Trypho - Defense of Old Testament as Christian scripture against both Marcionites and Judaizers

St. Justin Martyr beheaded - philosopher convert, first to harmonize faith and reason, wrote First and Second Apology

Justin Martyr martyred in Rome - Beheaded with six companions under Marcus Aurelius for refusing to sacrifice to gods