The early apologists, including Justin Martyr, Tertullian and Irenaeus, frequently discussed the parallels and contrasts between Christianity, Paganism and other syncretic religions, and answered charges of borrowing from paganism in their apologetical writings.
Para apologis awal, misalnya Yustinus Martir, Tertulianus, dan Ireneus, sering membahas kesejajaran dan kekontrasan antara Kekristenan, Paganisme, dan agama sinkretis lainnya, serta menanggapi berbagai tuduhan peminjaman ide-ide dari paganisme dalam tulisan-tulisan apologetik mereka.