A Critical Examination of the First Christian Bible of 144 A.D.: Its Origins, Content, and Influence

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.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-07-12
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15869253
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Biblical Studies and Interpretation
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A Critical Examination of the First Christian Bible of 144 A.D.: Its Origins, Content, and Influence

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A Critical Examination of the First Christian Bible of 144 A.D.: Its Origins, Content, and Influence

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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.

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