This was a bit disappointing. I was impressed with Justin’s First Apology and Second Apology - the only other two extant writings from this second century Christian author. Both featured well constructed arguments, a good sense of logic, and a surprisingly strong literary sensibility. Dialogue with Trypho was much more of a slog. The premise is that Justin, a Christian, is engaging a Jewish audience (led by Trypho) in an informal discussion about their respective faiths (although Justin does far...

ENGLISH: I was mainly interested about the first chapters, where Justin tells about his conversion to Christianity as a consequence of his conversation with a mysterious "old man," obviously a Christian. Essentially, what Justin tells is this:- Justin starts by expounding the Platonic and Pythagoric theories about the soul, namely: that the soul is unbegotten and immortal; that after death, the soul is separated from the body and can see God; that later the soul re-incarnates (metempsychosis) in...

Justin explains quite well all the Old Testament prophecies regarding Jesus Christ; I enjoyed the book, but he was repetitive at times. There were some interpretations that I had never heard before.

Fy katten vad tung denna var! Men trots det, tankeväckande och intressant. Det rör sig om en dialog mellan två lärda helleniserade judar, där en konverterat till kristendomen, och vill övertyga den andra om att göra samma sak. Samtalet som återges från denne är fullt av analys av gammeltestamentliga detaljer, med skämt om Perseus och andra grekiska myter insprängda. Den är tidvis ganska rolig, och hade varit ännu roligare om författaren hade tillåtit sig styckesindelningar. Stora delar förefalle...

One of the early church classics, Dialogue with Trypho is written in the Platonic style (which is appropriate, given that Justin started out as a Platonist) as a letter to a friend of his relating a dialogue he had with a Jew named Trypho. In the course of the dialogue, we see1) Justin's conversion narrative (which is one of the best from the ancient world).2) Justin's thoughts on philosophy and the relationship between faith and reason.3) The early church's apologetic attempt to reach out to th...

There has been some debate on whether this account is fictionalized or if it came from the author's personal experience. I personally think this account is true.Justin Martyr was a Philosopher and Plato follower, but his run in with a Jew changes his life and perspective on Christianity. This was absolutely fascinating to read since it was kinda like an intellectual debate from really long ago. :)Oh, and because of His conversation with the Jew Trypho, Justin Martyr gives his life to Christ. His...

Justin Martyr's exegesis might not fit the standards of grammatical-historical method, but his theological commitments to the unity of the canon under the Christ event are timeless and should be emulated in every generation of interpretation. This is a good introduction into ante-Nicene exegesis and apologetics.

One of the most significant works of the 2nd Century, the Dialogue with Trypho offers a helpful demonstration of early Christian readings of the Old Testament.

Really good. My favorite patristics writing I’ve had the joy of reading thus far. It’s written as a back and forth between a Jew and a Christian. Justyn, as the Christian voice, goes to great length to demonstrate to Trypho, the Jewish voice, the Covenantal relationship between the old and new testaments as well as the prophetic proof that Jesus is the Messiah. It is well worth reading as a means of growing ones faith and seeing how the early church fathers interpreted the OT as almost exclusive...

A fascinating and at points quite detailed Christological interpretation of the OT from one of the earliest Christian writers. *Read in a different edition/translation (ANF)

Not so much a dialogue as quite a bit more of a monologue. This is one work of the early fathers with which I'm not impressed.

From the bits and pieces I read over Mariah's shoulders it sounds really good. This guy is a genius.

mainly good for Jews who don't believe Jesus is the Messiah, or Christian apologists/theologians who try to defend this area.

An inspiring example of a man who has memorized chapter upon chapter of Scripture which he uses to explain and defend the Gospel.The best approach to apologetics I have read.

This second-century religious text does a good job of showing Martyr's background in the study of philosophy and some of the arguments for and against Jesus as Messiah in terms of Jewish versus Christian views. It's not likely to be the most engaging reading to someone not interested in the issues and how they played out at the time, and it's often quite repetitive. You also get a lot more of the Christian views than the Jewish, for obvious reasons. In fact, I'd say the work is to actually fairl...

A great translation of a Christian classic. This alongside Irenaeus' "On the Apostolic Preaching" form two of the earliest whole Bible theologies, both of which show how early Christians read and understood the Old Testament. In short, Christ is the key to Scripture and the end to which it points. Justin in particular seems to draw on a common set of arguments already in dialogue with Trypho (~130AD). (The book is written after 130 though). Now, this suggests that a common body of proof texts ab...

I so enjoyed this book. It's kind of combative in nature, but the conversation between the Christian and the Jewish cohort of Trypho is pretty delightful. They say things that could be heard harshly, yet their relationship never seems to have broken down.The exposition of Old Testament scripture and the way that early Christians understood these passages to apply to Christ Jesus is the real delight of this book. It's a treasure trove of early Christian hermeneutics, some of which is quite strang...

Excellent Apologetic work.Not the sort of thing a Jew would want to read, as it can be very polemical at times, but definitely a great source for anybody wanting to understand how Christ fulfils the Old Testament

Apologetics against rabbinical Judaism based on proof-texting. There were some analogies that are not used much these days. We need more men like St Justin who is concerned with the salvation of our elder brother.

It got repetitive about 2/3 in but the content is absolutely solid.

A yawn-fest, but with some good stuff in it.

the film is better ngl

Very interesting, but deep to read...

An awe inspiring biblical exposition.

Justin was born around the year 100, immediately after the end of the apostolic age (John died last of the apostles, in the 90s). He wrote some of the first explanations and defenses of the Faith.This work is a dialogue between Justin and Trypho and some of Trypho's friends. All of these men were Jewish, and Justin's aim is to prove from the Old Testament that Our Lord was in fact the Messiah prophesied by Jacob, Moses, Isaiah, Daniel, David, and so many others.The end of St. Luke's gospel featu...

I've always been curious about the Jewish people. I think many Christians are. We wonder why Christianity is so unconvincing to them. Justin Martyr was a second century Christian, and one of the faith's first apologists. Dialogue with Trypho recounts a conversation he had with a religious Jew. It might be our earliest non-biblical account of the conversations Christians had with Jews of that time. Modern readers will recognize the seeds of many of the reasons believers offer to Jews for our fait...

Great translation based on the best critical text of Justin's Dialogue. Footnotes are a bit sparse but still informative. Particular attention is given to OT citations and their conformity and non-conformity to extant LXX readings. Bottom line: This is the best English edition of the Dialogue with Trypho.

Okay, it's ridiculous to give a rating to a book which has been read for 1700+ years, but this was worth the read for me.Good for thinking on:-The early church and Judaism contemporary to it-Supercessionism-Allegorical readings of Scripture (and Christian readings of the Hebrew Bible)-Christian anti-Semitism-Interfaith dialogue (no, NOT as a model)

One of the earliest apologetics for the Christian faith, Justin demonstrates a fluid and detailed knowledge of the OT, especially the Psalms. He clearly demonstrates that Jesus was the Messiah as foretold by the OT and that the church was the continuation of God's people. There is indication of overwrought symbolism and analogical hermaneutic, but not to point of distraction.

Fascinating to hear the type of apologetics that were used back in the time of the ancients. A whole lot of allegorizing as though it was spiritualizing; but aside from that enjoyable to hear so many Scriptures quoted. I was repeatedly shocked by the abrasive and yet compassionate way in which Justin referred to the Jews in general and before him.