A Critical Examination of the First Christian Bible of 144 A.D.: Its Origins, Content, and Influence
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the first Christian Bible, specifically the first Christian canon compiled by Saint Marcion of Sinope around 144 A.D. The paper critically analyzes the content and theological implications of this canon, highlighting its distinction from the later Judeo-Christian Bible established by the Catholic Church in 382 A.D. In 2020, the first bible was translated from its original Koine Greek into English and published by the Marcionite Church (MarcioniteChurch.org) under the title 'The Very First Bible. ISBN: 978-0578641591.
Source: Acta Patristica et Byzantina
Author: Kelama, Darren
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W6912043163
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