A handsome and scholarly Large Folio edition of the collected works of Saint Justin Martyr, an important early Christian apologist and philosopher of the 2nd century AD. This edition, published in Paris by Carolus Osmont, meticulously reproduces the Greek and Latin texts according to the esteemed 1636 Paris edition. This volume offers a crucial window into the formative centuries of Christian thought, a period deeply intertwined with the philosophical currents of the Hellenistic world that also nourished Hermeticism, Gnosticism, and other esoteric traditions.
For those with an interest in the Western esoteric tradition, Justin Martyr provides a fascinating perspective on the intellectual landscape from which early Christianity emerged. His engagement with Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism, and his attempts to reconcile Christian doctrine with Hellenistic thought, offer valuable context for understanding the later development of Christian esotericism and its complex relationship with pagan philosophical systems. His writings reveal the early Church's efforts to define itself in relation to existing philosophical and religious ideas, many of which would continue to resonate within esoteric circles for centuries. Examining Justin's arguments against pagan beliefs and his interpretations of prophecy can illuminate the intellectual battles and syncretic tendencies of the era, shedding light on the diverse spiritual and philosophical milieu that shaped Western thought.
Justinus Martyr, Saint. S. P. N. Iustini Philosophi et Martyris Opera quæ extant omnia. Graece et Latine. [The Complete Works of Our Holy Father Justin, Philosopher and Martyr. Greek and Latin. Most accurately reproduced according to the Paris Edition of the year 1636. Parisiis [Paris]: Apud Carolum Osmont, via Jacobæa, ad insigne Sancti Severini. Large Folio (approx. 38 x 25 cm). [viii], cxxxviij, 658 pp.; [4] pp. Text in parallel columns of Greek and Latin. Bumping and cracking to lower spine. Ex libris Thomas Ottley.
A handsome and scholarly Large Folio edition of the collected works of Saint Justin Martyr, an important early Christian apologist and philosopher of the 2nd century AD. This edition, published in Paris by Carolus Osmont, meticulously reproduces the Greek and Latin texts according to the esteemed 1636 Paris edition. This volume offers a crucial window into the formative centuries of Christian thought, a period deeply intertwined with the philosophical currents of the Hellenistic world that also nourished Hermeticism, Gnosticism, and other esoteric traditions.
For those with an interest in the Western esoteric tradition, Justin Martyr provides a fascinating perspective on the intellectual landscape from which early Christianity emerged. His engagement with Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism, and his attempts to reconcile Christian doctrine with Hellenistic thought, offer valuable context for understanding the later development of Christian esotericism and its complex relationship with pagan philosophical systems. His writings reveal the early Church's efforts to define itself in relation to existing philosophical and religious ideas, many of which would continue to resonate within esoteric circles for centuries. Examining Justin's arguments against pagan beliefs and his interpretations of prophecy can illuminate the intellectual battles and syncretic tendencies of the era, shedding light on the diverse spiritual and philosophical milieu that shaped Western thought.
Justinus Martyr, Saint. S. P. N. Iustini Philosophi et Martyris Opera quæ extant omnia. Graece et Latine. [The Complete Works of Our Holy Father Justin, Philosopher and Martyr. Greek and Latin. Most accurately reproduced according to the Paris Edition of the year 1636. Parisiis [Paris]: Apud Carolum Osmont, via Jacobæa, ad insigne Sancti Severini. Large Folio (approx. 38 x 25 cm). [viii], cxxxviij, 658 pp.; [4] pp. Text in parallel columns of Greek and Latin. Bumping and cracking to lower spine. Ex libris Thomas Ottley.
