Scripture and early writings

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Early interpreters

Justin Martyr: First Apology

Justin Martyr: Second Apology

Justin Martyr: Dialogue with Trypho

Irenaeus: Against Heresies, Books I–V

Tertullian: Against Marcion, Books I–V

Origen: On First Principles

Origen: Against Celsus, Books I–VIII

Irenaeus: Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching

Athanasius: On the Incarnation

Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Hymns

Aphrahat: Selected Demonstrations

Cyril of Jerusalem: Catechetical Lectures

Tatian: Diatessaron — Arabic Witness

Clement of Alexandria: The Instructor

Athenagoras: A Plea for the Christians