St. Justin Martyr's Letter

     This blog does not relate to my theme, but is related to theology. The letter was written about 150 A.D.

 

 What stood out? What stood out was where he St. Justin states that the Word makes "food" into flesh and blood with a prayer of His word. Our bodies are nourished by transmutation (the flesh and blood of Jesus).

 

 Why is the date important? The date is important because it shows that the Church's understanding of the Eucharist comes from tradition in the early Church.

 

 What does it tell you? The letter tells me that bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ. It tells me that even in persecutions the People of God gathered to celebrate the Eucharist, give thanksgiving, and worship the Lord.