Justin Martyr (c. 100-165) was born in Samaria, Justin was well educated and grew up in a family of means who allowed him to travel extensively. He earnestly sought the truth in various religions and philosophies but didn’t find peace until an elderly believer led him to Christ. He became an itinerant minister and traveled from city to city preaching the Gospel. He was captured in Rome during a visit and was beheaded along with several other Christians. His book First Apology affirmed to believers and nonbelievers alike the superiority of Christianity over other religions.
