I agree with the general idea. Only, I think that sometimes and rarely, the hand of Marcion (and enemies of Marcion) is evident: for example, the descent from above (i.e. from heaven).
There was no conflict during Marcion's lifetime. The canonical Gospels are not anti-Marcian. They were created as a consequence of the success of the first one.
Another case of pure marcionism in action is the physical absence of people claiming to be relatives of Jesus.
Another case is the fact that the Parable of the Vineyard is placed by Mark, Luke and Matthew after that Jesus has left without answer the question on the origin of the his authority, against the background of the authority of John the Baptist being known in its origin.
Another case is the ambiguous answer before the religious judges: you say (that I am the Christ), implicit: not I. Which in Mark becomes: I am (the Christ)!
Statistics: Posted by Giuseppe — Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:00 pm