What is a person who writes to defend Christianity?

Answer 1

A:A theologian is a person who studies Christianity and uses his knowledge the defend the faith. A theologian can be compared to a religious scholar who studies Christianity, seeking to establish the facts whether or not they are favourable to Chistianity. However, some theologians can be regarded as religious scholars. A:

Apologist with a capital A refers to any of the Christian writers, primarily in the 2nd century, who attempted to provide a defense of Christianity against Greco-Roman culture. Greek Apologists include Justin Martyr and Clement of Alexandria. Latin Apologists of the 2nd century include Tertullian.

Many of their writings were addressed to Roman emperors and were submitted to government secretaries in order to defend Christian beliefs and practices.

Apologist with a small a refers to a person who tries to explain and defend something, especially a political system or religious ideas.

Also apologetics is the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity.