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Introduction
In the second century there was a steady growth of Gentile Christianity but as would be expected, Christianity in those times (as is the case today) had its critics. This criticism gave rise to a group of Christian writers called the Apologists. These writers set out to defend their faith by; developing theological ideas and/or arguments to justify Christianity, to appeal to the authorities to treat Christians justly, to present the Christian “way of life” in a correct and unbiased manner and to attack Pagan religious beliefs and practices. As a consequence of these writings, Christians throughout the ages have been given an understanding of what the second century church believed.
Justin was arguably the greatest of these Apologists and in this essay I hope to give a summary of his life and work and show based on his writings what Christian practices and beliefs were prevalent in the 2nd Century Church. The church in the 21st Century can also learn from this......

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