The second apology of Saint Justin Martyr was written during the second century as a defense of the Christian Faith against unjust persecution. At the time, Christianity was seen as a threat to the established pagan religious practices, resulting in sporadic outbreaks of violence against Christians.
Tragically, the defense offered by Saint Justin Martyr was not enough to protect him from persecution. Despite his erudite arguments, Justin Martyr was eventually arrested and brought before the Roman authorities. Refusing to renounce his faith, he was condemned to death and martyred for his beliefs. Though his earthly life was taken, his legacy lives on as a pillar of early Christian intellectual and spiritual thought.
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The Second Apology of Saint Justin Martyr