Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Works
Title
Recovering a “Lost” author: Marcion of Smyrna
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The Martyrdom of Polycarp, traditionally treated as an anonymous document, is not: it was composed by Marcion of Smyrna. A writer of no small ability, he argues for a particular view of martyrdom on the basis of a sophisticated interpretation of the gospel narrative; portrays Polycarp as the embodiment of both Christian and Greco-Roman virtues and values; and subverts Roman claims to power even as he affirms Christian claims of divine sovereignty. His accomplishments earn him a spot on the roster of second century Christian authors. © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2009.
Department(s)
Biblical and Theological Studies
Publication Title
Horizons in Biblical Theology
Volume
31
Issue
2
First Page
111
Last Page
122
Publication Date
1-1-2009
DOI
10.1163/019590809X12553238843023
ISSN
01959085
E-ISSN
18712207
Recommended Citation
Holmes, Michael W., "Recovering a “Lost” author: Marcion of Smyrna" (2009). Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Works. 27.
https://spark.bethel.edu/bible-theology-faculty/27