C. Eznik definitively takes leave of the "outsiders" original: artak'ink', a term used by Eznik to refer to those outside the Christian faith, such as pagan philosophers to turn against the "sectarians" original: herjowacołk', referring to heretics or those who create a split in the church in the person of Marcion 357........................................................... 106 123

PART TWO

SECTION I

DISCREDITING MARCION’S LOGIC 358-431

§ I. Refutation of the system as a whole 358-404

I. OUTLINE 358......................................................................................... 106 124
II. REFUTATION 359-404
1. True value—that is to say, none—of Marcion's main supposedly original innovations 359-363
A. Foolishness and the metaphysical, moral, and logical repulsions of the concept of the "Stranger" In Marcionite theology, the "Stranger" or "Alien God" is the supreme, benevolent deity who was unknown to humanity until the coming of Christ, distinct from the Creator God of the Old Testament. 359... 109 127
B. Their theory comes from philosophers and pagans (dualism: God and matter; polytheism) 360..... 110 127
C. The Spirit of Paul distinct from the Spirit who spoke through the Prophets: an error! — Marcion's impudence in claiming to relate "ineffable words" original: paroles inénarrables; a reference to 2 Corinthians 12:4, where Paul speaks of hearing things that cannot be told. 361-363.......................................................... 110 128
Objection of the Marcionites 362......................................... 110 128
Response 363....................................................................... 110 128
2. Refutation proper 364-404
A. Metaphysical, moral, and logical repulsions of the system of the three principles 364-374
a. In the hypothesis where the God of the Law was eternal 364............................................................... 111 129
b. In the hypothesis where the Good was truly good 365................................................................ 111 129
c. In the hypothesis where the "Just" was truly just 366................................................................ 111 129
d. Foolishness of the Hyle original: l'Hylè, a Greek term meaning "matter." Marcionite thought often posited matter as a pre-existing substance or a third principle alongside the Good God and the Just God. 367................................................... 111 129
e. The Hyle is, as much as the Just, "Lord of creatures" 368............................................. 112 129
f. The "Just" (the God of the Law) and the "Evil" (the Hyle) can only give command-