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Dialogue with Trypho

St Justin Martyr (AD 100–165) · PG 6, 483–773

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

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