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Aristides, Saint

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Aristides, Saint (ârĭstī`dēz), 2d cent., Greek philosopher, author of an early Christian apology. It was presented (c.126 or 136) to the emperor to protest anti-Christian slanders and persecutions. The text is embedded in transcribed versions of the medieval legend Barlaam and Josaphat Barlaam and Josaphat , legend popular in medieval times. It corresponds in part to the legend of Buddha. Versions of the story have been found in nearly every language.
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