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He was a [[philosopher]] who had experimented with [[Stoicism]], Pythagoreanism and Platonism. Justin was converted to [[Christ]] around 132 AD after being urged to turn to the [[Old Testament|Jewish scriptures]]. In his apologies to the emperor [[Antoninus Pius]] and the [[Roman Senate]], he argued that the truth found in Greek philosophy prefigured some of the teachings of [[Christ]]. He also wrote Dialogue with Trypho, a debate between Justin and a Jew arguing that Christianity was the fulfillment of [[Judaism]]. Justin traveled extensively throughout the [[Roman Empire]] in evangelistic efforts.  
 
He was a [[philosopher]] who had experimented with [[Stoicism]], Pythagoreanism and Platonism. Justin was converted to [[Christ]] around 132 AD after being urged to turn to the [[Old Testament|Jewish scriptures]]. In his apologies to the emperor [[Antoninus Pius]] and the [[Roman Senate]], he argued that the truth found in Greek philosophy prefigured some of the teachings of [[Christ]]. He also wrote Dialogue with Trypho, a debate between Justin and a Jew arguing that Christianity was the fulfillment of [[Judaism]]. Justin traveled extensively throughout the [[Roman Empire]] in evangelistic efforts.  
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==References==
 
==References==
 
McDowell, Josh. ''Evidence for Christianity''. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2006.
 
McDowell, Josh. ''Evidence for Christianity''. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2006.
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[[Category:Early Christians]]
 
[[Category:Early Christians]]
 
[[Category:Martyrs]]
 
[[Category:Martyrs]]
 
[[Category:Christian Apologists]]
 
[[Category:Christian Apologists]]
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[[Category:Catholic Church]]
   
[[Category:Saints]]
 
[[Category:Saints]]
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