Re: The Early Christians: Self-Portraits and Portrayals

Megan R. wrote:

> Christianity is not a matter of persuasive words. It is a matter of
> true greatness as long as it is hated by the world.
> 
> Ignatius, Letter to the Romans 3.3; ca. A.D. 110.
> 

Our Jesus, without yet appearing in radiant splendor, has sent a rod of 
power to Jerusalem. This is the Word that summons, the Word of 
transformation by the Spirit. This Word went out to all nations over which

the demons ruled, as David testifies, “The gods of the nations are
demons.” 
And so it happened that many, powerfully gripped by his Word, abandoned
the 
demons whom they had served. Now through Jesus they have come to believe
in 
the almighty God.

Justin, Dialogue with Trypho 83.4.