Marcion, Gospel Of
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The Gospel of Marcion was a distinct scriptural text compiled by Marcion of Sinope around 144 CE, which consisted of a modified version of the Gospel of Luke and ten Pauline epistles, explicitly rejecting the Old Testament and the Creator God identified with the Father of Jesus.
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Understanding the Gospel of Marcion clarifies the historical context of the New Testament canon by revealing the specific theological controversies and editorial decisions early church leaders made to define orthodox scripture against dualistic interpretations.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.