The Gospel of Marcion a gnostic but otherwise non-canonical text, can be dated to the early 2nd century.
The traditional view holds Marcion did not compose the gospel directly but copied the Gospel of Luke removing the text that opposed his own view. 2 weeks ago | 600 views
| Authorship: (Assumed) | Marcion |
| Year Written: (Assumed) | 130-140 AD |
| Scripture Type: | Gnostic Authors Gnosticism is a modern term categorizing a collection of pre-Christian ancient religions whose adherents shunned the material world which they viewed as created by the demiurge; and instead embraced the spiritual world. Gnostic Authors are the writers of Gnostic texts and works. |
| Further Reading: | www.marcionite-scripture.info/Marcionite_Bible.htm earlychristianwritings.com/marcion.html google.com/search |
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