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