We Don't Speak Great Things - We Live Them - Softcover

Marcus Minucius Felix; Mark Felix; Robert Ernest Wallis; Marcus Dods; Justin; Justin Martyr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0924722010 ISBN 13: 9780924722011

Publisher: Scroll Pub Co, 1990

Synopsis

When a second-century pagan ridiculed Christians for their lack of education, one Christian replied, We don t speak great things we live them! That was the essence of early Christianity. It was not a Christianity of words, but rather of holy, obedient living.

This book contains two second-century Christian works, translated into readable contemporary English: Mark Felix s Octavius and Justin Martyr s First Apology. They describe the dynamic living church of the second century and discuss what Christians of that age believed.

The First Apology of Justin Martyr is the oldest Christian apology still in existence. Justin penned this work at the risk of his own life. Apart from the inspired New Testament writings, this apology is perhaps the single most valuable work of early Christianity. Through it, we can take a peek through time to see what Christianity was like at the close of the apostolic age. For example, Justin takes us on a tour of a Christian baptism and a typical Sunday morning church service. He lets us know what Christians in his age believed about Jesus, salvation, predestination, communion, and life after death.

Octavius, written by a Christian lawyer named Mark Felix, takes a look at Christianity from both the pagan and Christian viewpoints. It s not only one of the most readable early Christian works, but it s also a true work of literature. Felix writes in a graceful Latin style that rivals that of Cicero, and his defense of Christianity is truly inspiring. In the end, Octavius is more than a challenge to the pagan Romans it s a challenge to the twentieth century church as well.

About this title

About the Author:

Justin Martyr was a philosopher who converted to Christianity and became a tireless evangelist. His works are the earliest Christian apologies still in existence in their entirety. He was executed during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, about A.D. 165.

Mark Felix was a Roman lawyer who converted to Christianity. His Octavius is often considered the finest apology written by any primitive Christian.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Greek, Latin

About this edition

• Publisher: Scroll Pub Co
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0924722010
• ISBN 13: 9780924722011
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 158
• Editor: David W. Bercot