Justin Martyr portrays himself in his work

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Justin Martyr portrays himself in his work "Dialogue with Trypho the Jew" as a former pagan philosopher who afterward became a Christian. According to Justin Martyr, Plato's philosophy is A helpful tool in the demonstration of Christian truth. Which of the following is Origen's Platonic conversation partner? Celsus What apologetic use does Augustine make of the atrocities during the sacking of Rome? Their relative restraint is a testimony to the power of Christ's name, respected even by the barbarians. To which of these pagan practices does Justin Martyr refer in his defense of immortality? Necromancy Which of the following is an argument used by Augustine's apologetics? The reality and persistence of the Church despite the opposition of the world is proof of Christianity. Which of the following two Gospels constitutes a two-volume work? Luke & Acts Which of the following is not a charge brought against Christians by the Romans ? Polytheism Athanasius' appreciation of the "signs of the times" was: Optimisti c. Who was one of Origen's opponents? Celsus Which Roman emperor does Tertullian's Apology address? Diocletian. What is one famous argument used by Athanasius for the resurrection? Christ is presently active in the world. According to the Evangelists, the miracles: clearly demonstrate the divinity of Christ. Which of the following objections to Christianity does Celsus mention? A divine Christ would have foreseen his betrayal by Judas to believe in angels and demons is naïve and irrational. In which of the Gospels are the miracles presented primarily as works of divine power, evoking wonder and amazement? Synoptics What kind of objection is Paul addressing in Gal. 3:10-14? Christ could not have been the Messiah, since he was not descendant of David. According to Justin Martyr, Plato's philosophy needs to be supplemented by: Biblical prophets’. Matthew's apologetical significance consists in: Containing materials developed for the use of converts from Judaism. What are the shortcomings of Manichaeism and Neoplatonism in their views of divine sovereignty, according to Augustine? Your Answer: God is eternal and humans are not. How can God relate to them? Humans are evil and God is perfect, so how can he relate with those who are contrary to his nature? incapable
Briefly describe the apologetic use Augustine makes of the sacking of Rome in The City of God. Your Answer: Pagan rituals that the Roman empire was consumed by caused God's judgment. This was appropriate given how they had acted.
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