Table of Contents

Introduction: Apologetics in the Roman World
The Acts of the Apostles as an Apologetic Text
Josephus' Treatise Against Apion
Talking at Trypho: Christian Apologetic as Anti-Judaism in Justin's Dialogue with Trypho the Jew
Greek Apologists of the Second Century
Latin Christian Apologetics: Minucius Felix, Tertullian, and Cyprian
Origen's Treatise Against Celsus
Defending Hellenism: Philostratus, In Honour of Apollonius
The Flowering of Latin Apologetic: Lactantius and Arnobius
Eusebius' Apologetic Writings
The Constantine Circle and the Oration to the Saints

Reviews

`The volume offers an interesting glimpse of recent trends in English scholarship on religion in the Roman empire, and that is its strength.'
Journal of Jewish Studies, vol. 211, no. 2
`Frede's essays are particularly brilliant and sympathetic, the best among generally excellent articles. Twenty-one pages of exceptionally helpful bibliography conclude the book.'
David Armstrong, Religious Studies Review, Vol 27, No 2, April 2001
`a feast'
David Armstrong, Religious Studies Review, Vol 27, No 2, April 2001
`As a way of catching up with the latest in research about the apologists of the ancient world, this volume is indispensable'
David Armstrong, Religious Studies Review, Vol 27, No 2, April 2001
`This volume is highly recommended to historians of Greek and Roman religions and philosophy, and of Judaism and Christianity in particular.'
Sarah Pearce, Reviews in Religion and Theology
`A useful introductory surveys key issues in the study of ancient apologetic while a substantial bibliography provides valuable assistance for researchers.'
Sarah Pearce, Reviews in Religion and Theology
`this authoritative collection'
Sarah Pearce, Reviews in Religion and Theology
`Michael Frede ... on the topic of 'Eusebius' Apologetic Writings'. Here there is perhaps the fullest and most far-reaching discussion of apologetics within the works of one author, with characteristic insight into the specifics of the problem.'
Jason P. Davis, BMCR, 07.07.
`the standard of these essays is high.'
Jason P. Davis, BMCR, 07.07.
`these essays, written by notable specialists ... range from interesting to provocative.'
Jason P. Davis, BMCR, 07.07.