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Abstract
An early Christian writer, active during the late second century
ce
, Heracleon produced one of the earliest‐known gospel commentaries. Fragments of his writing survive, primarily through Origen's later
Commentary on John
. Heracleon is also associated with the early Christian teacher Valentinus and emerging Christianity in both Alexandria and Rome.
Title: Heracleon
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Abstract
An early Christian writer, active during the late second century
ce
, Heracleon produced one of the earliest‐known gospel commentaries.
Fragments of his writing survive, primarily through Origen's later
Commentary on John
.
Heracleon is also associated with the early Christian teacher Valentinus and emerging Christianity in both Alexandria and Rome.
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