Events from 140

Shepherd of Hermas written - popular apocalyptic text, nearly canonical, emphasizes repentance and second chance after baptism

St. Achatius martyred with 10,000 soldiers - Roman centurion, entire legion converted and martyred on Mount Ararat

Marcion arrives in Rome - wealthy shipowner brings large donation, begins teaching rejection of Old Testament

Marcion teaches demiurge doctrine - Old Testament God is different inferior deity from Father of Jesus, creates theological crisis

Rabbinic rejection of Septuagint complete - Rabbis declare Greek translation no longer acceptable for synagogue use

Valentinus teaches in Rome - Most successful Gnostic teacher, elaborate system of 30 aeons, nearly elected bishop