The Doctrine of Atonement, The First Period, 80-254 A.D. (3)

Justin Martyr was a Gentile, but born in Samaria, near Jacob's well. The date of his birth is uncertain, but may be fixed about A.D. 114. His father and grandfather were probably of Roman origin. Before his conversion to Christianity he studied in the schools of the philosophers, searching after some knowledge which would satisfy the cravings of his soul. Justin Martyr was a Gentile, but born in Samaria, near Jacob's well. The date of his birth is uncertain, but may be fixed about A.D. 114....