In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Justin Martyr (c. 100–165 AD), a renowned 2nd-century philosopher, apologist, and saint. Born into a Greek family in Flavia Neapolis, Justin embarked on a restless intellectual journey through Stoicism, Peripateticism, and Pythagoreanism before finding temporary satisfaction in Platonism. We discuss the pivotal moment when an old man by the sea directed him toward the biblical prophets, leading Justin to convert and dedicate his life to teaching Christianity as the "true philosophy".

Key topics covered in this episode:

• The Seeds of the Word: How Justin argued that the Logos acted in history before Christ, allowing him to claim Greek philosophers like Socrates as unknowing Christians.

• Major Works: An overvi ...