Athenagoras of Athens

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Apology

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Estimated Range of Dating: 175-180 A.D.

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Athenagoras of Athens was a philosopher who converted to Christianity in the second century. Athenagoras wrote his Plea for Christians approximately in 177 CE. Athenagoras also wrote On the Resurrection of the Dead.

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