Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho. Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 1 (Roberts and Donaldson, 1885), public domain.
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- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 1 — Introduction. While I was going about one morning in the walks of the Xystus, a certain man, with others in his company, having met me, and said, “Hail, O philosopher!” And immediately after saying this, he turned…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 2 — Justin describes his studies in philosophy. “I will tell you,” said I, “what seems to me; for philosophy is, in fact, the greatest possession, and most honourable before God, to whom it leads us and alone commends…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 3 — Justin narrates the manner of his conversion. “And while I was thus disposed, when I wished at one period to be filled with great quietness, and to shun the path of men, I used to go into a certain field not far from…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 4 — The soul of itself cannot see God. “ ‘Is there then,’ says he, ‘such and so great power in our mind? Or can a man not perceive by sense sooner? Will the mind of man see God at any time, if it is uninstructed by the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 5 — The soul is not in its own nature immortal. “ ‘These philosophers know nothing, then, about these things; for they cannot tell what a soul is.’ “ ‘It does not appear so.’ “ ‘Nor ought it to be called immortal; for if…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 6 — These things were unknown to Plato and other philosophers. “ ‘It makes no matter to me,’ said he, ‘whether Plato or Pythagoras, or, in short, any other man held such opinions. For the truth is so; and you would…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 7 — The knowledge of truth to be sought from the prophets alone. “ ‘Should any one, then, employ a teacher?’ I say, ‘or whence may any one be helped, if not even in them there is truth?’ “ ‘There existed, long before…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 8 — Justin by his colloquy is kindled with love to Christ. “When he had spoken these and many other things, which there is no time for mentioning at present, he went away, bidding me attend to them; and I have not seen…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 9 — The Christians have not believed groundless stories. “I excuse and forgive you, my friend,” I said. “For you know not what you say, but have been persuaded by teachers who do not understand the Scriptures; and you…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 10 — Trypho blames the Christians for this alone—the non-observance of the law. And when they ceased, I again addressed them thus:— “Is there any other matter, my friends, in which we are blamed, than this, that we live…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 11 — The law abrogated; the New Testament promised and given by God. “There will be no other God, O Trypho, nor was there from eternity any other existing” (I thus addressed him), “but He who made and disposed all this…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 12 — The Jews violate the eternal law, and interpret ill that of Moses. I also adduced another passage in which Isaiah exclaims: “ ‘Hear My words, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 13 — Isaiah teaches that sins are forgiven through Christ’s blood. “For Isaiah did not send you to a bath, there to wash away murder and other sins, which not even all the water of the sea were sufficient to purge; but,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 14 — Righteousness is not placed in Jewish rites, but in the conversion of the heart given in baptism by Christ. “By reason, therefore, of this laver of repentance and knowledge of God, which has been ordained on account…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 15 — In what the true fasting consists. “Learn, therefore, to keep the true fast of God, as Isaiah says, that you may please God. Isaiah has cried thus: ‘Shout vehemently, and do not spare: lift up thy voice as with a…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 16 — Circumcision given as a sign, that the Jews might be driven away for their evil deeds done to Christ and the Christians. “And God himself proclaimed by Moses, speaking thus: ‘And circumcise the hardness of your…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 17 — The Jews sent persons through the whole earth to spread calumnies on Christians. “For other nations have not inflicted on us and on Christ this wrong to such an extent as you have, who in very deed are the authors of…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 18 — Christians would observe the law, if they did not know why it was instituted. “For since you have read, O Trypho, as you yourself admitted, the doctrines taught by our Saviour, I do not think that I have done…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 19 — Circumcision unknown before Abraham. The law was given by Moses on account of the hardness of their hearts. “It is this about which we are at a loss, and with reason, because, while you endure such things, you do not…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 20 — Why choice of meats was prescribed. “Moreover, you were commanded to abstain from certain kinds of food, in order that you might keep God before your eyes while you ate and drank, seeing that you were prone and very…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 21 — Sabbaths were instituted on account of the people’s sins, and not for a work of righteousness. “Moreover, that God enjoined you to keep the Sabbath, and impose on you other precepts for a sign, as I have already…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 22 — So also were sacrifices and oblations. “And that you may learn that it was for the sins of your own nation, and for their idolatries and not because there was any necessity for such sacrifices, that they were…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 23 — The opinion of the Jews regarding the law does an injury to God. “But if we do not admit this, we shall be liable to fall into foolish opinions, as if it were not the same God who existed in the times of Enoch and…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 24 — The Christians’ circumcision far more excellent. “Now, sirs,” I said, “it is possible for us to show how the eighth day possessed a certain mysterious import, which the seventh day did not possess, and which was…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 25 — The Jews boast in vain that they are sons of Abraham. “Those who justify themselves, and say they are sons of Abraham, shall be desirous even in a small degree to receive the inheritance along with you; as the Holy…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 26 — No salvation to the Jews except through Christ. And I replied, “I do not say so; but those who have persecuted and do persecute Christ, if they do not repent, shall not inherit anything on the holy mountain. But the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 27 — Why God taught the same things by the prophets as by Moses. And Trypho said, “Why do you select and quote whatever you wish from the prophetic writings, but do not refer to those which expressly command the Sabbath…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 28 — True righteousness is obtained by Christ. And Trypho replied, “We heard you adducing this consideration a little ago, and we have given it attention: for, to tell the truth, it is worthy of attention; and that answer…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 29 — Christ is useless to those who observe the law. “Let us glorify God, all nations gathered together; for He has also visited us. Let us glorify Him by the King of glory, by the Lord of hosts. For He has been gracious…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 30 — Christians possess the true righteousness. “But impute it to your own wickedness, that God even can be accused by those who have no understanding, of not having always instructed all in the same righteous statutes.…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 31 — If Christ’s power be now so great, how much greater at the second advent!. “But if so great a power is shown to have followed and to be still following the dispensation of His suffering, how great shall that be which…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 32 — Trypho objecting that Christ is described as glorious by Daniel, Justin distinguishes two advents. And when I had ceased, Trypho said, “These and such like Scriptures, sir, compel us to wait for Him who, as Son of…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 33 — Ps. cx. is not spoken of Hezekiah. He proves that Christ was first humble, then shall be glorious. “And,” I continued, “I am not ignorant that you venture to expound this psalm as if it referred to king Hezekiah; but…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 34 — Nor does Ps. lxxii. apply to Solomon, whose faults Christians shudder at. “Further, to persuade you that you have not understood anything of the Scriptures, I will remind you of another psalm, dictated to David by…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 35 — Heretics confirm the Catholics in the faith. And Trypho said, “I believe, however, that many of those who say that they confess Jesus, and are called Christians, eat meats offered to idols, and declare that they are…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 36 — He proves that Christ is called Lord of Hosts. Then he replied, “Let these things be so as you say—namely, that it was foretold Christ would suffer, and be called a stone; and after His first appearance, in which it…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 37 — The same is proved from other Psalms. “Moreover, in the diapsalm of the forty-sixth Psalm, reference is thus made to Christ: ‘God went up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing ye to our God, sing…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 38 — It is an annoyance to the Jew that Christ is said to be adored. Justin confirms it, however, from Ps. xlv. And Trypho said, “Sir, it were good for us if we obeyed our teachers, who laid down a law that we should have…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 39 — The Jews hate the Christians who believe this. How great the distinction is between both!. “Now it is not surprising,” I continued, “that you hate us who hold these opinions, and convict you of a continual hardness…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 40 — He returns to the Mosaic laws, and proves that they were figures of the things which pertain to Christ. “The mystery, then, of the lamb which God enjoined to be sacrificed as the passover, was a type of Christ; with…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 41 — The oblation of fine flour was a figure of the Eucharist. “And the offering of fine flour, sirs,” I said, “which was prescribed to be presented on behalf of those purified from leprosy, was a type of the bread of the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 42 — The bells on the priest’s robe were a figure of the apostles. “Moreover, the prescription that twelve bells be attached to the [robe] of the high priest, which hung down to the feet, was a symbol of the twelve…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 43 — He concludes that the law had an end in Christ, who was born of the Virgin. “As, then, circumcision began with Abraham, and the Sabbath and sacrifices and offerings and feasts with Moses, and it has been proved they…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 44 — The Jews in vain promise themselves salvation, which cannot be obtained except through Christ. “For thus, so far as you are concerned, I shall be found in all respects innocent, if I strive earnestly to persuade you…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 45 — Those who were righteous before and under the law shall be saved by Christ. And Trypho said, “If I seem to interrupt these matters, which you say must be investigated, yet the question which I mean to put is urgent.…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 46 — Trypho asks whether a man who keeps the law even now will be saved. Justin proves that it contributes nothing to righteousness. “But if some, even now, wish to live in the observance of the institutions given by…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 47 — Justin communicates with Christians who observe the law. Not a few Catholics do otherwise. And Trypho again inquired, “But if some one, knowing that this is so, after he recognises that this man is Christ, and has…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 48 — Before the divinity of Christ is proved, he [Trypho] demands that it be settled that He is Christ. And Trypho said, “We have heard what you think of these matters. Resume the discourse where you left off, and bring…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 49 — To those who object that Elijah has not yet come, he replies that he is the precursor of the first advent. And Trypho said, “Those who affirm him to have been a man, and to have been anointed by election, and then to…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 50 — It is proved from Isaiah that John is the precursor of Christ. And Trypho said, “You seem to me to have come out of a great conflict with many persons about all the points we have been searching into, and therefore…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 51 — It is proved that this prophecy has been fulfilled. And when I ceased, Trypho said, “All the words of the prophecy you repeat, sir, are ambiguous, and have no force in proving what you wish to prove.” Then I…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 52 — Jacob predicted two advents of Christ. “And it was prophesied by Jacob the patriarch that there would be two advents of Christ, and that in the first He would suffer, and that after He came there would be neither…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 53 — Jacob predicted that Christ would ride on an ass, and Zechariah confirms it. “And that expression, ‘binding his foal to the vine, and the ass’s foal to the vine tendril,’ was a declaring beforehand both of the works…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 54 — What the blood of the grape signifies. “And that expression which was committed to writing by Moses, and prophesied by the patriarch Jacob, namely, ‘He shall wash His garments with wine, and His vesture with the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 55 — Trypho asks that Christ be proved God, but without metaphor. Justin promises to do so. And Trypho answered, “We shall remember this your exposition, if you strengthen [your solution of] this difficulty by other…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 56 — God who appeared to Moses is distinguished from God the Father. “Moses, then, the blessed and faithful servant of God, declares that He who appeared to Abraham under the oak in Mamre is God, sent with the two angels…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 57 — The Jew objects, why is He said to have eaten, if He be God? Answer of Justin. Then Trypho said when I was silent, “That Scripture compels us to admit this, is manifest; but there is a matter about which we are…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 58 — The same is proved from the visions which appeared to Jacob. Then I continued, “I purpose to quote to you Scriptures, not that I am anxious to make merely an artful display of words; for I possess no such faculty,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 59 — God distinct from the Father conversed with Moses. When I had spoken these words, I continued: “Permit me, further, to show you from the book of Exodus how this same One, who is both Angel, and God, and Lord, and…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 60 — Opinions of the Jews with regard to Him who appeared in the bush. Then Trypho said, “We do not perceive this from the passage quoted by you, but [only this], that it was an angel who appeared in the flame of fire,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 61 — Wisdom is begotten of the Father, as fire from fire. “I shall give you another testimony, my friends,” said I, “from the Scriptures, that God begat before all creatures a Beginning, [who was] a certain rational power…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 62 — The words “Let Us make man” agree with the testimony of Proverbs. “And the same sentiment was expressed, my friends, by the word of God [written] by Moses, when it indicated to us, with regard to Him whom it has…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 63 — It is proved that this God was incarnate. And Trypho said, “This point has been proved to me forcibly, and by many arguments, my friend. It remains, then, to prove that He submitted to become man by the Virgin,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 64 — Justin adduces other proofs to the Jew, who denies that he needs this Christ. Here Trypho said, “Let Him be recognised as Lord and Christ and God, as the Scriptures declare, by you of the Gentiles, who have from His…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 65 — The Jew objects that God does not give His glory to another. Justin explains the passage. And Trypho said, “Being shaken by so many Scriptures, I know not what to say about the Scripture which Isaiah writes, in which…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 66 — He proves from Isaiah that God was born from a virgin. And I, resuming the discourse where I had left off at a previous stage, when proving that He was born of a virgin, and that His birth of a virgin had been…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 67 — And Trypho answered, “The Scripture has not, ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,’ but, ‘Behold, the young woman shall conceive, and bear a son,’ and so on, as you quoted. But the whole prophecy refers…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 68 — He complains of the obstinacy of Trypho; he answers his objection; he convicts the Jews of bad faith. And Trypho said, “You endeavour to prove an incredible and well-nigh impossible thing; [namely], that God endured…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 69 — The devil, since he emulates the truth, has invented fables about Bacchus, Hercules, and Æsculapius. “Be well assured, then, Trypho,” I continued, “that I am established in the knowledge of and faith in the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 70 — So also the mysteries of Mithras are distorted from the prophecies of Daniel and Isaiah. “And when those who record the mysteries of Mithras say that he was begotten of a rock, and call the place where those who…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 71 — The Jews reject the interpretation of the LXX., from which, moreover, they have taken away some passages. “But I am far from putting reliance in your teachers, who refuse to admit that the interpretation made by the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 72 — Passages have been removed by the Jews from Esdras and Jeremiah. And I said, “I shall do as you please. From the statements, then, which Esdras made in reference to the law of the passover, they have taken away the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 73 — [The words] “From the wood” have been cut out of Ps. xcvi. “And from the ninety-fifth (ninety-sixth) Psalm they have taken away this short saying of the words of David: ‘From the wood.’ For when the passage said,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 74 — Then Trypho said, “We know that you quoted these because we asked you. But it does not appear to me that this Psalm which you quoted last from the words of David refers to any other than the Father and Maker of the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 75 — It is proved that Jesus was the name of God in the book of Exodus. “Moreover, in the book of Exodus we have also perceived that the name of God Himself which, He says, was not revealed to Abraham or to Jacob, was…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 76 — From other passages the same majesty and government of Christ are proved. “For when Daniel speaks of ‘one like unto the Son of man’ who received the everlasting kingdom, does he not hint at this very thing? For he…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 77 — He returns to explain the prophecy of Isaiah. Then Trypho said, “I admit that such and so great arguments are sufficient to persuade one; but I wish [you] to know that I ask you for the proof which you have…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 78 — He proves that this prophecy harmonizes with Christ alone, from what is afterwards written. “Now this king Herod, at the time when the Magi came to him from Arabia, and said they knew from a star which appeared in…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 79 — He proves against Trypho that the wicked angels have revolted from God. On this, Trypho, who was somewhat angry, but respected the Scriptures, as was manifest from his countenance, said to me, “The utterances of God…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 80 — The opinion of Justin with regard to the reign of a thousand years. Several Catholics reject it. And Trypho to this replied, “I remarked to you sir, that you are very anxious to be safe in all respects, since you…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 81 — He endeavours to prove this opinion from Isaiah and the Apocalypse. “For Isaiah spake thus concerning this space of a thousand years: ‘For there shall be the new heaven and the new earth, and the former shall not be…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 82 — The prophetical gifts of the Jews were transferred to the Christians. “For the prophetical gifts remain with us, even to the present time. And hence you ought to understand that [the gifts] formerly among your nation…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 83 — It is proved that the Psalm, “The Lord said to My Lord,” etc., does not suit Hezekiah. “For your teachers have ventured to refer the passage, ‘The Lord says to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I make Thine enemies…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 84 — That prophecy, “Behold, a virgin,” etc., suits Christ alone. “Moreover, the prophecy, ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,’ was uttered respecting Him. For if He to whom Isaiah referred was not to be…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 85 — He proves that Christ is the Lord of Hosts from Ps. xxiv., and from his authority over demons. “Moreover, some of you venture to expound the prophecy which runs, ‘Lift up your gates, ye rulers; and be ye lift up, ye…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 86 — There are various figures in the Old Testament of the wood of the cross by which Christ reigned. And when I had quoted this, I added, “Hear, then, how this Man, of whom the Scriptures declare that He will come again…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 87 — Trypho maintains in objection these words: “And shall rest on Him,” etc. They are explained by Justin. Hereupon Trypho, after I had spoken these words, said, “Do not now suppose that I am endeavouring, by asking what…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 88 — Christ has not received the Holy Spirit on account of poverty. “Now, it is possible to see amongst us women and men who possess gifts of the Spirit of God; so that it was prophesied that the powers enumerated by…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 89 — The cross alone is offensive to Trypho on account of the curse, yet it proves that Jesus is Christ. Then Trypho remarked, “Be assured that all our nation waits for Christ; and we admit that all the Scriptures which…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 90 — The stretched-out hands of Moses signified beforehand the cross. “Bring us on, then,” said [Trypho], “by the Scriptures, that we may also be persuaded by you; for we know that He should suffer and be led as a sheep.…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 91 — The cross was foretold in the blessings of Joseph, and in the serpent that was lifted up. “And God by Moses shows in another way the force of the mystery of the cross, when He said in the blessing wherewith Joseph…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 92 — Unless the scriptures be understood through God’s great grace, God will not appear to have taught always the same righteousness. “Unless, therefore, a man by God’s great grace receives the power to understand what…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 93 — The same kind of righteousness is bestowed on all. Christ comprehends it in two precepts. “For [God] sets before every race of mankind that which is always and universally just, as well as all righteousness; and…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 94 — In what sense he who hangs on a tree is cursed. “For tell me, was it not God who commanded by Moses that no image or likeness of anything which was in heaven above or which was on the earth should be made, and yet…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 95 — Christ took upon Himself the curse due to us. “For the whole human race will be found to be under a curse. For it is written in the law of Moses, ‘Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things that are…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 96 — That curse was a prediction of the things which the Jews would do. “For the statement in the law, ‘Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree,’ confirms our hope which depends on the crucified Christ, not because He…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 97 — Other predictions of the cross of Christ. “For it was not without design that the prophet Moses, when Hur and Aaron upheld his hands, remained in this form until evening. For indeed the Lord remained upon the tree…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 98 — Predictions of Christ in Ps. xxii. “I shall repeat the whole Psalm, in order that you may hear His reverence to the Father, and how He refers all things to Him, and prays to be delivered by Him from this death; at…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 99 — In the commencement of the Psalm are Christ’s dying words. And when I had said these words, I continued: “Now I will demonstrate to you that the whole Psalm refers thus to Christ, by the words which I shall again…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 100 — In what sense Christ is [called] Jacob, and Israel, and Son of Man. “Then what follows —‘But Thou, the praise of Israel, inhabitest the holy place’—declared that He is to do something worthy of praise and wonderment,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 101 — Christ refers all things to the Father. “Then what follows of the Psalm is this, in which He says: ‘Our fathers trusted in Thee; they trusted, and Thou didst deliver them. They cried unto Thee, and were not…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 102 — The prediction of the events which happened to Christ when He was born. Why God permitted it. “And what follows —‘My hope from the breasts of my mother. On Thee have I been cast from the womb; from my mother’s belly…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 103 — The Pharisees are the bulls: the roaring lion is Herod or the devil. “Then what is next said in the Psalm—‘For trouble is near, for there is none to help me. Many calves have compassed me; fat bulls have beset me…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 104 — Circumstances of Christ’s death are predicted in this Psalm. “And the statement, ‘Thou hast brought me into the dust of death; for many dogs have surrounded me: the assembly of the wicked have beset me round. They…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 105 — The Psalm also predicts the crucifixion and the subject of the last prayers of Christ on Earth. “And what follows of the Psalm,—‘But Thou, Lord, do not remove Thine assistance from me; give heed to help me. Deliver…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 106 — Christ’s resurrection is foretold in the conclusion of the Psalm. “The remainder of the Psalm makes it manifest that He knew His Father would grant to Him all things which He asked, and would raise Him from the dead;…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 107 — The same is taught from the history of Jonah. “And that He would rise again on the third day after the crucifixion, it is written in the memoirs that some of your nation, questioning Him, said, ‘Show us a sign;’ and…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 108 — The resurrection of Christ did not convert the Jews. But through the whole world they have sent men to accuse Christ. “And though all the men of your nation knew the incidents in the life of Jonah, and though Christ…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 109 — The conversion of the Gentiles has been predicted by Micah. “But that the Gentiles would repent of the evil in which they led erring lives, when they heard the doctrine preached by His apostles from Jerusalem, and…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 110 — A portion of the prophecy already fulfilled in the Christians: the rest shall be fulfilled at the second advent. And when I had finished these words, I continued: “Now I am aware that your teachers, sirs, admit the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 111 — 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. “And that it was declared by symbol, even in the time of Moses, that there…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 112 — The Jews expound these signs jejunely and feebly, and take up their attention only with insignificant matters. “But you, expounding these things in a low [and earthly] manner, impute much weakness to God, if you thus…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 113 — Joshua was a figure of Christ. “What I mean is this. Jesus (Joshua), as I have now frequently remarked, who was called Oshea, when he was sent to spy out the land of Canaan, was named by Moses Jesus (Joshua). Why he…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 114 — Some rules for discerning what is said about Christ. The circumcision of the Jews is very different from that which Christians receive. “For the Holy Spirit sometimes brought about that something, which was the type…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 115 — Prediction about the Christians in Zechariah. The malignant way which the Jews have in disputations. “But you ought to believe Zechariah when he shows in parable the mystery of Christ, and announces it obscurely. The…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 116 — It is shown how this prophecy suits the Christians. “But to give you the account of the revelation of the holy Jesus Christ, I take up again my discourse, and I assert that even that revelation was made for us who…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 117 — Malachi’s prophecy concerning the sacrifices of the Christians. It cannot be taken as referring to the prayers of Jews of the dispersion. “Accordingly, God, anticipating all the sacrifices which we offer through this…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 118 — He exhorts to repentance before Christ comes; in whom Christians, since they believe, are far more religious than Jews. “So that you ought rather to desist from the love of strife, and repent before the great day of…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 119 — Christians are the holy people promised to Abraham. They have been called like Abraham. Then I said again, “Would you suppose, sirs, that we could ever have understood these matters in the Scriptures, if we had not…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 120 — Christians were promised to Isaac, Jacob, and Judah. “Observe, too, how the same promises are made to Isaac and to Jacob. For thus He speaks to Isaac: ‘And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.’…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 121 — From the fact that the Gentiles believe in Jesus, it is evident that He is Christ. And as they kept silence, I went on: “[The Scripture], speaking by David about this Christ, my friends, said no longer that ‘in His…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 122 — The Jews understand this of the proselytes without reason. “You think that these words refer to the stranger and the proselytes, but in fact they refer to us who have been illumined by Jesus. For Christ would have…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123 — Ridiculous interpretations of the Jews. Christians are the true Israel. “As, therefore, all these latter prophecies refer to Christ and the nations, you should believe that the former refer to Him and them in like…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 124 — Christians are the sons of God. And when I saw that they were perturbed because I said that we are the sons of God, I anticipated their questioning, and said, “Listen, sirs, how the Holy Ghost speaks of this people,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 125 — He explains what force the word Israel has, and how it suits Christ. “I wish, sirs,” I said, “to learn from you what is the force of the name Israel.” And as they were silent, I continued: “I shall tell you what I…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 126 — The various names of Christ according to both natures. It is shown that He is God, and appeared to the patriarchs. “But if you knew, Trypho,” continued I, “who He is that is called at one time the Angel of great…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 127 — These passages of Scripture do not apply to the Father, but to the Word. “These and other such sayings are recorded by the lawgiver and by the prophets; and I suppose that I have stated sufficiently, that wherever…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 128 — The Word is sent not as an inanimate power, but as a person begotten of the Father’s substance. “And that Christ being Lord, and God the Son of God, and appearing formerly in power as Man, and Angel, and in the glory…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 129 — That is confirmed from other passages of Scripture. “And now I shall again recite the words which I have spoken in proof of this point. When Scripture says, ‘The Lord rained fire from the Lord out of heaven,’ the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 130 — He returns to the conversion of the Gentiles, and shows that it was foretold. And when all had given assent, I said: “I would now adduce some passages which I had not recounted before. They are recorded by the…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 131 — How much more faithful to God the Gentiles are who are converted to Christ than the Jews. “But I shall quote the passage by which it is made known that God divided all the nations. It is as follows: ‘Ask thy father,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 132 — How great the power was of the name of Jesus in the Old Testament. “Yet after this you made a calf, and were very zealous in committing fornication with the daughters of strangers, and in serving idols. And again,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 133 — The hard-heartedness of the Jews, for whom the Christians pray. “Now, although these and all other such unexpected and marvellous works were wrought amongst and seen by you at different times, yet you are convicted…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 134 — The marriages of Jacob are a figure of the Church. “If, then, the teaching of the prophets and of Himself moves you, it is better for you to follow God than your imprudent and blind masters, who even till this time…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135 — Christ is king of Israel, and Christians are the Israelitic race. “And when Scripture says, ‘I am the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, who have made known Israel your King,’ will you not understand that truly Christ…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 136 — The Jews, in rejecting Christ, rejected God who sent him. “For you see how He now addresses the people, saying a little before: ‘As the grape shall be found in the cluster, and they will say, Destroy it not, for a…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 137 — He exhorts the Jews to be converted. “Say no evil thing, my brothers, against Him that was crucified, and treat not scornfully the stripes wherewith all may be healed, even as we are healed. For it will be well if,…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 138 — Noah is a figure of Christ, who has regenerated us by water, and faith, and wood: [i.e., the Cross.]. “You know, then, sirs,” I said, “that God has said in Isaiah to Jerusalem: ‘I saved thee in the deluge of Noah.’…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 139 — The blessings, and also the curse, pronounced by Noah were prophecies of the future. “For another mystery was accomplished and predicted in the days of Noah, of which you are not aware. It is this: in the blessings…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 140 — In Christ all are free. The Jews hope for salvation in vain because they are sons of Abraham. “Hence also Jacob, as I remarked before, being himself a type of Christ, had married the two handmaids of his two free…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 141 — Free-will in men and angels. “But that you may not have a pretext for saying that Christ must have been crucified, and that those who transgressed must have been among your nation, and that the matter could not have…vatican.va
- Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 142 — The Jews return thanks, and leave Justin. Then Trypho, after a little delay, said, “You see that it was not intentionally that we came to discuss these points. And I confess that I have been particularly pleased with…vatican.va
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