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Dialogue with Trypho

Justin Martyr

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Chapter I.--Introduction.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 1 Chapter II.--Justin describes his studies in philosophy.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 2 Chapter III.--Justin narrates the manner of his conversion.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 3 Chapter IV.--The soul of itself cannot see God.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 4 Chapter V.--The soul is not in its own nature immortal.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 5 Chapter VI.--These things were unknown to Plato and other philosophers.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 6 Chapter VII.--The knowledge of truth to be sought from the prophets alone.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 7 Chapter VIII.--Justin by his colloquy is kindled with love to Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 8 Chapter IX.--The Christians have not believed groundless stories.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 9 Chapter X.--Trypho blames the Christians for this alone--the non-observance of the law.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 10 Chapter XI.--The law abrogated; the New Testament promised and given by God.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 11 Chapter XII.--The Jews violate the eternal law, and interpret ill that of Moses.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 12 Chapter XIII.--Isaiah teaches that sins are forgiven through Christ's blood.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 13 Chapter XIV.--Righteousness is not placed in Jewish rites, but in the conversion of the heart given in baptism by Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 14 Chapter XV.--In what the true fasting consists.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 15 Chapter XVI.--Circumcision given as a sign, that the Jews might be driven away for their evil deeds done to Christ and the Christians.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 16 Chapter XVII.--The Jews sent persons through the whole earth to spread calumnies on Christians.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 17 Chapter XVIII.--Christians would observe the law, if they did not know why it was instituted.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 18 Chapter XIX.--Circumcision unknown before Abraham. The law was given by Moses on account of the hardness of their hearts.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 19 Chapter XX.--Why choice of meats was prescribed.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 20 Chapter XXI.--Sabbaths were instituted on account of the people's sins, and not for a work of righteousness.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 21 Chapter XXII.--So also were sacrifices and oblations.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 22 Chapter XXIII.--The opinion of the Jews regarding the law does an injury to God.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 23 Chapter XXIV.--The Christians' circumcision far more excellent.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 24 Chapter XXV.--The Jews boast in vain that they are sons of Abraham.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 25 Chapter XXVI.--No salvation to the Jews except through Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 26 Chapter XXVII.--Why God taught the same things by the prophets as by Moses.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 27 Chapter XXVIII.--True righteousness is obtained by Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 28 Chapter XXIX.--Christ is useless to those who observe the law.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 29 Chapter XXX.--Christians possess the true righteousness.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 30 Chapter XXXI.--If Christ's power be now so great, how much greater at the second advent!Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 31 Chapter XXXII.--Trypho objecting that Christ is described as glorious by Daniel, Justin distinguishes two advents.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 32 Chapter XXXIII.--Ps. cx. is not spoken of Hezekiah. He proves that Christ was first humble, then shall be glorious.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 33 Chapter XXXIV.--Nor does Ps. lxxii. apply to Solomon, whose faults Christians shudder at.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 34 Chapter XXXV.--Heretics confirm the Catholics in the faith.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 35 Chapter XXXVI.--He proves that Christ is called Lord of Hosts.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 36 Chapter XXXVII.--The same is proved from other Psalms.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 37 Chapter XXXVIII.--It is an annoyance to the Jew that Christ is said to be adored. Justin confirms it, however, from Ps. xlv.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 38 Chapter XXXIX.--The Jews hate the Christians who believe this. How great the distinction is between both!Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 39 Chapter XL.--He returns to the Mosaic laws, and proves that they were figures of the things which pertain to Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 40 Chapter XLI.--The oblation of fine flour was a figure of the Eucharist.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 41 Chapter XLII.--The bells on the priest's robe were a figure of the apostles.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 42 Chapter XLIII.--He concludes that the law had an end in Christ, who was born of the Virgin.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 43 Chapter XLIV.--The Jews in vain promise themselves salvation, which cannot be obtained except through Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 44 Chapter XLV.--Those who were righteous before and under the law shall be saved by Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 45 Chapter XLVI.--Trypho asks whether a man who keeps the law even now will be saved. Justin proves that it contributes nothing to righteousness.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 46 Chapter XLVII.--Justin communicates with Christians who observe the law. Not a few Catholics do otherwise.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 47 Chapter XLVIII.--Before the divinity of Christ is proved, he [Trypho] demands that it be settled that He is Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 48 Chapter XLIX.--To those who object that Elijah has not yet come, he replies that he is the precursor of the first advent.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 49 Chapter L.--It is proved from Isaiah that John is the precursor of Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 50 Chapter LI.--It is proved that this prophecy has been fulfilled.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 51 Chapter LII.--Jacob predicted two advents of Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 52 Chapter LIII.--Jacob predicted that Christ would ride on an ass, and Zechariah confirms it.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 53 Chapter LIV.--What the blood of the grape signifies.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 54 Chapter LV.--Trypho asks that Christ be proved God, but without metaphor. Justin promises to do so.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 55 Chapter LVI.--God who appeared to Moses is distinguished from God the Father.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 56 Chapter LVII.--The Jew objects, why is He said to have eaten, if He be God? Answer of Justin.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 57 Chapter LVIII.--The same is proved from the visions which appeared to Jacob.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 58 Chapter LIX.--God distinct from the Father conversed with Moses.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 59 Chapter LX.--Opinions of the Jews with regard to Him who appeared in the bush.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 60 Chapter LXI.--Wisdom is begotten of the Father, as fire from fire.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 61 Chapter LXII.--The words "Let Us make man" agree with the testimony of Proverbs.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 62 Chapter LXIII.--It is proved that this God was incarnate.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 63 Chapter LXIV.--Justin adduces other proofs to the Jew, who denies that he needs this Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 64 Chapter LXV.--The Jew objects that God does not give His glory to another. Justin explains the passage.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 65 Chapter LXVI.--He proves from Isaiah that God was born from a virgin.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 66 Chapter LXVII.--Trypho compares Jesus with Perseus; and would prefer [to say] that He was elected [to be Christ] on account of observance of the law. Justin speaks of the law as formerly.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 67 Chapter LXVIII.--He complains of the obstinacy of Trypho; he answers his objection; he convicts the Jews of bad faith.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 68 Chapter LXIX.--The devil, since he emulates the truth, has invented fables about Bacchus, Hercules, and Æsculapius.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 69 Chapter LXX.--So also the mysteries of Mithras are distorted from the prophecies of Daniel and Isaiah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 70 Chapter LXXI.--The Jews reject the interpretation of the LXX., from which, moreover, they have taken away some passages.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 71 Chapter LXXII.--Passages have been removed by the Jews from Esdras and Jeremiah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 72 Chapter LXXIII.--[The words] "From the wood" have been cut out of Ps. xcvi.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 73 Chapter LXXIV.--The beginning of Ps. xcvi. is attributed to the Father [by Trypho]. But [it refers] to Christ by these words: "Tell ye among the nations that the Lord," etc.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 74 Chapter LXXV.--It is proved that Jesus was the name of God in the book of Exodus.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 75 Chapter LXXVI.--From other passages the same majesty and government of Christ are proved.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 76 Chapter LXXVII.--He returns to explain the prophecy of Isaiah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 77 Chapter LXXVIII.--He proves that this prophecy harmonizes with Christ alone, from what is afterwards written.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 78 Chapter LXXIX.--He proves against Trypho that the wicked angels have revolted from God.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 79 Chapter LXXX.--The opinion of Justin with regard to the reign of a thousand years. Several Catholics reject it.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 80 Chapter LXXXI.--He endeavours to prove this opinion from Isaiah and the Apocalypse.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 81 Chapter LXXXII.--The prophetical gifts of the Jews were transferred to the Christians.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 82 Chapter LXXXIII.--It is proved that the Psalm, "The Lord said to My Lord," etc., does not suit Hezekiah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 83 Chapter LXXXIV.--That prophecy, "Behold, a virgin," etc., suits Christ alone.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 84 Chapter LXXXV.--He proves that Christ is the Lord of Hosts from Ps. xxiv., and from his authority over demons.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 85 Chapter LXXXVI.--There are various figures in the Old Testament of the wood of the cross by which Christ reigned.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 86 Chapter LXXXVII.--Trypho maintains in objection these words: "And shall rest on Him," etc. They are explained by Justin.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 87 Chapter LXXXVIII.--Christ has not received the Holy Spirit on account of poverty.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 88 Chapter LXXXIX.--The cross alone is offensive to Trypho on account of the curse, yet it proves that Jesus is Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 89 Chapter XC.--The stretched-out hands of Moses signified beforehand the cross.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 90 Chapter XCI.--The cross was foretold in the blessings of Joseph, and in the serpent that was lifted up.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 91 Chapter XCII.--Unless the scriptures be understood through God's great grace, God will not appear to have taught always the same righteousness.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 92 Chapter XCIII.--The same kind of righteousness is bestowed on all. Christ comprehends it in two precepts.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 93 Chapter XCIV.--In what sense he who hangs on a tree is cursed.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 94 Chapter XCV.--Christ took upon Himself the curse due to us.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 95 Chapter XCVI.--That curse was a prediction of the things which the Jews would do.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 96 Chapter XCVII.--Other predictions of the cross of Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 97 Chapter XCVIII.--Predictions of Christ in Ps. xxii.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 98 Chapter XCIX.--In the commencement of the Psalm are Christ's dying words.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 99 Chapter C.--In what sense Christ is [called] Jacob, and Israel, and Son of Man.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 100 Chapter CI.--Christ refers all things to the FatherJustin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 101 Chapter CII.--The prediction of the events which happened to Christ when He was born. Why God permitted it.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 102 Chapter CIII.--The Pharisees are the bulls: the roaring lion is Herod or the devil.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 103 Chapter CIV.--Circumstances of Christ's death are predicted in this Psalm.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 104 Chapter CV.--The Psalm also predicts the crucifixion and the subject of the last prayers of Christ on Earth.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 105 Chapter CVI.--Christ's resurrection is foretold in the conclusion of the Psalm.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 106 Chapter CVII.--The same is taught from the history of Jonah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 107 Chapter CVIII.--The resurrection of Christ did not convert the Jews. But through the whole world they have sent men to accuse Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 108 Chapter CIX.--The conversion of the Gentiles has been predicted by Micah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 109 Chapter CX.--A portion of the prophecy already fulfilled in the Christians: the rest shall be fulfilled at the second advent.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 110 Chapter CXI.--The two advents were signified by the two goats. Other figures of the first advent, in which the Gentiles are freed by the blood of Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 111 Chapter CXII.--The Jews expound these signs jejunely and feebly, and take up their attention only with insignificant matters.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 112 Chapter CXIII.--Joshua was a figure of Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 113 Chapter CXIV.--Some rules for discerning what is said about Christ. The circumcision of the Jews is very different from that which Christians receive.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 114 Chapter CXV.--Prediction about the Christians in Zechariah. The malignant way which the Jews have in disputations.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 115 Chapter CXVI.--It is shown how this prophecy suits the Christians.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 116 Chapter CXVII.--Malachi's prophecy concerning the sacrifices of the Christians. It cannot be taken as referring to the prayers of Jews of the dispersion.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 117 Chapter CXVIII.--He exhorts to repentance before Christ comes; in whom Christians, since they believe, are far more religious than Jews.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 118 Chapter CXIX.--Christians are the holy people promised to Abraham. They have been called like Abraham.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 119 Chapter CXX.--Christians were promised to Isaac, Jacob, and Judah.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 120 Chapter CXXI.--From the fact that the Gentiles believe in Jesus, it is evident that He is Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 121 Chapter CXXII.--The Jews understand this of the proselytes without reason.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 122 Chapter CXXIII.--Ridiculous interpretations of the Jews. Christians are the true Israel.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 123 Chapter CXXIV.--Christians are the sons of God.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 124 Chapter CXXV.--He explains what force the word Israel has, and how it suits Christ.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 125 Chapter CXXVI.--The various names of Christ according to both natures. It is shown that He is God, and appeared to the patriarchs.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 126 Chapter CXXVII.--These passages of Scripture do not apply to the Father, but to the Word.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 127 Chapter CXXVIII.--The Word is sent not as an inanimate power, but as a person begotten of the Father's substance.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 128 Chapter CXXIX.--That is confirmed from other passages of Scripture.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 129 Chapter CXXX.--He returns to the conversion of the Gentiles, and shows that it was foretold.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 130 Chapter CXXXI.--How much more faithful to God the Gentiles are who are converted to Christ than the Jews.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 131 Chapter CXXXII.--How great the power was of the name of Jesus in the Old Testament.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 132 Chapter CXXXIII.--The hard-heartedness of the Jews, for whom the Christians pray.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 133 Chapter CXXXIV.--The marriages of Jacob are a figure of the Church.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 134 Chapter CXXXV.--Christ is king of Israel, and Christians are the Israelitic race.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 135 Chapter CXXXVI.--The Jews, in rejecting Christ, rejected God who sent him.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 136 Chapter CXXXVII.--He exhorts the Jews to be converted.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 137 Chapter CXXXVIII.--Noah is a figure of Christ, who has regenerated us by water, and faith, and wood: [i.e., the cross.]Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 138 Chapter CXXXIX.--The blessings, and also the curse, pronounced by Noah were prophecies of the future.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 139 Chapter CXL.--In Christ all are free. The Jews hope for salvation in vain because they are sons of Abraham.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 140 Chapter CXLI.--Free-will in men and angels.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 141 Chapter CXLII.--The Jews return thanks, and leave Justin.Justin, Dialogue with Trypho / Dialogue with Trypho / Chapter 142