As we conclude our look at the second century, we revisit some of the people we have already talked about. These are the early apologists. By looking at the things they were responding to, we get a snapshot of what the church was experiencing in this important century.
Other episodes related to this episode:
- Episode 38 – Quadratus and the Epistle to Diognetus
- Episode 42 – Getting to Know the Gnostics
- Episode 43 – Justin Martyr
- Episode 44 – Irenaeus of Lyons
- Episode 47 – The Roman Empire in the Second Century
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