Apologeticum
Apologeticum, from Latin apologeticum meaning "a defense" or "an apology," is used in Latin-language Christian literature to describe works that defend the Christian faith against criticism and misunderstanding. In a broader sense, apologeticum denotes the genre of apologetics, which seeks to provide rational justification for beliefs, practices, and institutions of Christianity.
As a form, apologeticum commonly addresses accusations leveled at Christians by outsiders, such as charges of
In the late antique and medieval Latin-speaking world, the term Apologeticum appears as a designation for certain
Because Latin apologetic writings span several centuries, there is no single canonical "Apologeticum" but rather a
See also: Apology, Christian apologetics, Tertullian, Justin Martyr.