Philosopher
Crescens the Cynic
Overview
Crescens (fl. 2nd century AD) was a Cynic philosopher who attacked the Christians, and was in turn attacked by Justin Martyr. Eusebius, writing 150 years later, accused him of causing Justin's death.
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Ideas Crescens the Cynic discusses
- Eusebius
- Jerome
- Justin Martyr
- Cynicism (philosophy)
- Paganism
- Rome
- Early Christianity
- Church Fathers
- Catholic Encyclopedia
- Scythians
- Ancient Libya
Place in the tradition
Part of Cynicism (philosophy).