Athenagoras, the Christian philosopher from Athens, defended faith and resurrection with reason and Scripture before Rome’s rulers.
EARLY CHRISTIANITY: Theophilus of Antioch – Valuable Testimony
Theophilus was Patriarch of Antioch from 169 until 182. He succeeded Eros c. 169 AD and was succeeded by Maximus I c. 183 AD. His death probably occurred about 182. He is included among the dozen or so Christian apologists of his day.

