Early Life & Conversion
Where was St. Justin Martyr born?
Flavia Neapolis (modern-day Syria/Palestine)
According to St. Justin, who is the Logos?
Jesus Christ, The Word of God
What happens to a person through Baptism?
The person is born again through the water and the Holy Spirit.
What led St. Justin to seek answers from God?
His love of philosophy and his desire to discover the truth about God and the meaning of life.
Why did St. Justin write his First Apology?
To defend Christians against false accusations and explain their beliefs.
What does St. Justin say happens to the bread and wine in the Eucharist?
They become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
Who influenced St. Justin on the seashore?
An elderly Syrian Christian man whom he met while walking by the sea.
What was the dialogue with Trypho about?
Trypho criticizes Christians on a number of grounds, and Justin
provides answers to each criticism.
What did the early Christians do on Sunday?
They read the prophets and the memoirs of the apostles, prayed, and shared a meal (the Eucharist).