Marcion of Sinope
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Summary
Marcion of Sinope was born on January 1, 85[1], in Sinop[2]. He died on January 1, 160[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,929 views/month, #6,580 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Philologus of Sinope[8]
- Field of work: philosophy[9], theology[10], exegete[11]
- Notable work: Gospel of Marcion[12], Antithesis[13]
- Religion or worldview: Christian[14], Marcionism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Marcion[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.)[18], Otto's encyclopedia[19], Pauly–Wissowa[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Koine Greek[27]
- Name in native language: Μαρκίων[28]
- Different from: Marcion[29]
- Time period: Roman Empire[30]
- Writing language: Koine Greek[31]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Marcion of Sinope include Marcionism[32], a heresy[33], founded in 0144[34].
Why It Matters
Marcion of Sinope has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by Apelles[37], a theologian[38], b. 0150[39].
Entities named for him include Marcionism[32], a heresy[33], founded in 0144[34].
FAQs
Where was Marcion of Sinope born?
Marcion of Sinope was born in Sinop[2].
Where did Marcion of Sinope die?
Marcion of Sinope passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Marcion of Sinope's parents?
Marcion of Sinope's father was Philologus of Sinope[8].
What did Marcion of Sinope do for work?
Marcion of Sinope worked as a theologian[5] and philosopher[6].
Who did Marcion of Sinope influence?
Marcion of Sinope has been cited as an influence by Apelles[37].