First Apology of Justin Martyr
Author: first_name:  Saint
last_name: Justin Martyr
Language: English
Year: 1884

The purpose of the <i>Apology</i> is to prove to the emperors, renowned as upright and philosophical men, the injustice of the persecution of the Christians, who are the representatives of true philosophy … Christians are the true worshipers of God, the Creator of all things; they offer him the only sacrifices worthy of him, those of prayer and thanksgiving, and are taught by his Son, to whom they assign a place next in honor to him. This teaching leads them to perfect morality, as shown in thei