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Marcion of Sinope

c. 85 – c. 160 · b. Sinope, Pontus
theologian

Heterodox teacher (regarded as a heresiarch) who rejected the Old Testament and proposed a truncated canon. Excommunicated at Rome c. 144. Refuted by Justin, Irenaeus, Tertullian.

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Who was Marcion of Sinope?
Marcion of Sinope (85–160) — Heterodox teacher (regarded as a heresiarch) who rejected the Old Testament and proposed a truncated canon. Excommunicated at Rome c. 144. Refuted by Justin, Irenaeus, Tertullian.
Who did Marcion of Sinope oppose?
Irenaeus of Lyons and Tertullian.

Sources for biography

  • Irenaeus, Adv. Haer. 1.27 primary
  • Tertullian, Adversus Marcionem primary
  • Justin, First Apology 26, 58 primary

documented connections(2)

  • opposed (incoming) Irenaeus of Lyons
    Irenaeus refutes Marcion's truncated canon and dualism.
    Irenaeus, Adv. Haer. 1.27, 3.3.4, 4.6
  • opposed (incoming) Tertullian
    Tertullian's five books Adversus Marcionem are the most extensive ancient refutation.
    Tertullian, Adversus Marcionem

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