Second Defense
148–161
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This chapter explains that Justin Martyr's apology is motivated by the unjust actions and persecutions happening in Rome under Governor Urbitius, which are driven by malicious rulers and evil spirits. | 1 |
This chapter narrates the case of a Christian woman who, after abandoning her unrepentant and immoral husband, is accused by him of being a Christian, leading to her legal proceedings before the authorities. | 3 |
This chapter defends Justin Martyr against Crescens' prejudice, criticizing Crescens for lacking understanding of Christian teachings and for acting out of ignorance and prejudice rather than knowledge. | 2 |
This chapter explains why Christians do not commit mass suicide despite accusations suggesting they might do so. | 1 |
This chapter explains how angels transgressed their divine appointment, leading to their captivity by lust and the birth of demons, which in turn brought wickedness to humanity. | 1 |
This chapter explains that names of God and Christ are not true names but titles reflecting their actions and roles, with God Himself remaining unnamed due to His unbegotten nature. | 1 |
This chapter explains that God's delay in causing total destruction preserves the world for the benefit of Christians, who act as its moral preservers. | 2 |
This chapter explains that those who embody or seek to live according to the Word of Christ have historically faced hatred and persecution. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that eternal punishment for the wicked is a just and necessary consequence of God's justice, countering accusations that it is mere fear-mongering or exaggerated. | 1 |
This chapter argues that Christian doctrine surpasses all human teachings because Christ embodies the complete rational being—body, reason, and soul—and illuminates the truth that other philosophers, like Socrates, only glimpsed parts of the Word. | 2 |
This chapter explains that death is a natural and inevitable part of human life, and Christians are grateful to fulfill this debt. | 2 |
This chapter defends Christians against false accusations by highlighting their fearlessness of death and moral integrity, suggesting that their willingness to face death proves their innocence. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that the divine truth and wisdom present in all people originate from the Word, which is from God, and that Christians possess and uphold this divine knowledge. | 1 |
This chapter is a plea for the publication of Justin Martyr's apology, encouraging transparency and understanding of Christian beliefs. | 1 |
This chapter defends the nobility and truth of Christian doctrines against false teachings, particularly criticizing Simon of the nation. | 1 |