Tatian's Address to the Greeks

These things, O Greeks, I Tatian, a disciple of the barbarian philosophy,⁵¹⁶ have composed for you. I was born in the land of the Assyrians, having been first instructed in your doctrines, and afterwards in those which I now undertake to proclaim. Henceforward, knowing who God is and what is His work, I present myself to you prepared for an examination⁵¹⁷ concerning my doctrines, while I adhere immoveably to that mode of life which is according to God.⁵¹⁸