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The Apology, §0 — Tolle Lege

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Aristides the Philosopher

The Apology

Section 0

Here follows the defence which Aristides the philosopher made before Hadrian the King on behalf of reverence for God....All-powerful Cæsar Titus Hadrianus Antoninus, venerable and merciful, from Marcianus Aristides, an Athenian philosopher.

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Source: The Apology (New Advent)