Simonians

Also known as: followers of Simon Magus
Description: Heretical sect founded by Simon Magus, who proscribed the Old Testament by teaching it was produced by a sinister power and evil angels

Heretical sect founded by Simon Magus. They proscribed the Old Testament, teaching it was produced by a sinister power and evil angels.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

Heresies Proscribing the Old Testament — Simon Magus and his followers taught the Old Testament was produced by a sinister power
"It was the heresy of Simon Magus and his followers"
Heresies Proscribing the Old Testament — Simon, the Manichaeans, and the Marcionites taught the Old Testament came from evil angels
"Simon, the Manichaeans, and the Marcionites taught that the Old Testament was produced by a sinister power and evil angels"