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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 1H 38M

The Heretic Who Invented the New Testament | Marcion & The Bible Canon

from Christopher Enoch's Podcast · host Christopher Enoch

What if the dividing line in your Bible separating the Old and New Testament wasn't put there by God, but by a wealthy second-century heretic? Christopher Enoch explores the shocking historical truth about Marcion of Sinope, the man who invented the concept of a biblical canon and elevated the Epistles of Paul. Discover how the New Testament was actually formed and why early Church Fathers largely ignored Paul. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 11:20 Marcion's Conflict with the Church 19:38 Marcion's Invention of the New Testament 26:32 The First Biblical Canon 48:27 Jesus Had No Bible Canon 56:14 Marcion Elevates Paul's Epistles 1:06:26 Early Church Fathers Who Never Quoted Paul 1:15:07 The Lasting Impact of Marcion's Canon

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