Texts
A Plea for the Christians
Athenagoras of Athens
Athenagoras defends Christians against charges of atheism, incest, and cannibalism.
The First Apology
Justin Martyr
Justin Martyr's defense of the Christian faith addressed to the Emperor Antoninus Pius.
The Second Apology
Justin Martyr
Justin Martyr's second defense of Christianity, addressed to the Roman Senate.
On the Resurrection of the Dead
Athenagoras of Athens
Athenagoras argues from reason and Scripture for the bodily resurrection of the dead.
Dialogue with Trypho
Justin Martyr
Justin Martyr's dialogue with the Jew Trypho, arguing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.