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Origen
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French philosopher Blaise Pascal
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French philosopher and scientist
C.S. Lewis
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St. Clement of Alexandria
Christian theologian
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Tertullian
Christian theologian
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Eusebius of Caesarea
Christian bishop and historian
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St. Justin Martyr
Christian apologist
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Theodoret Of Cyrrhus
Syrian theologian
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Nemesius Of Emesa
Christian bishop and philosopher
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Aristides
Athenian philosopher
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Agostino Nifo
Italian philosopher
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Athenagoras
Greek Christian philosopher and apologist
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Tatian
Syrian biblical writer
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Macarius Magnes
Eastern Orthodox bishop
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St. Quadratus
Christian saint
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Lactantius
Christian apologist
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Hugh Paulin Cressy
English author and editor
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Melito of Sardis
Greek bishop
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Caesar Baronius
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Arnobius The Elder
Christian apologist

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