A Plea for the Christians
Athenagoras of Athens
Chapter 3
About this work
A polished petition to Roman emperors rebutting charges of atheism, incest, and cannibalism while explaining Christian monotheism, moral discipline, and belief in Father, Son, and Spirit.
- Author
- Athenagoras of Athens
- Date
- c. AD 176–177
- Origin
- Athens (traditional)
- Genre
- Apology
Chapter III.—Charges Brought Against the Christians.
Three things are alleged against us: atheism