Discover what virtually every Pre-Nicene Christian believed about the arrival of Jesus on earth in 90 seconds. And also discover why the Roman Empire tried so desperately to erase it from history.

"In the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar (29 A.D.), Pontius Pilate

being governor of Judea, Jesus descended into Capernaum,

a city in Galilee..." - The Gospel of The Lord

Marcionite Church

https://www.marcionitechurch.org/

The Very First Bible:

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org

Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studies

https://journal.pre-nicene.org

The Persecution of Diocletian: A Historical Essay: A classic historical analysis by Arthur James Mason focusing on the motivations and events of the persecution.

Readings in Ancient History: Illustrative Extracts from the Sources: An edited volume by William Stearns Davis that includes primary accounts of the persecution, such as the search for Christian scriptures.

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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the essence of early Christianity—before it became intertwined with the Roman Empire and cult of Messianic Judaism. We’re stripping away the grandeur, the pageantry, and the complex theology of later traditions to explore a simpler, more intimate form of the faith. This is a time when Christianity was defined not by cathedrals or massive religious institutions, but by small house churches, humble leaders, and a singular gospel.

Join us as we discuss the Pre-Nicene Christians, who were not bound by the later, Judaized versions of Christianity but held firm to a faith centered on Paul’s singular gospel, written in 34 A.D., long before the four anonymous gospel accounts we know today. This early Christian movement was focused on the teachings of Jesus, with an emphasis on the concept of God as "Our Father" and a direct connection between Christ's earthly life and his divine nature.

We'll also take a closer look at the first Christian Bible, as transcribed by Saint Marcion in 144 A.D.—an early canon free from the Old Testament's Torah scriptures. The

Finally, we'll reflect on the role of the presbyter—how these leaders, unlike today’s priests, were grounded solely in Christian teachings, never distracted by the merging of Judeo-Christian traditions that would come centuries later.

This episode takes you back to a time when Christianity was not a state religion but a humble, resilient movement that survived through simplicity and faith. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the early days of Christianity—before it became what we know today.

⁠The first Christian Bible of 144 A.D.⁠

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/

⁠Presbyter Training⁠

https://www.marcionitechurch.org/Presbyter-Training.html

⁠Mass, Baptism, and Prayers of the First Christians (2020)⁠

https://payhip.com/b/7ZQq

⁠Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studies⁠ ISSN: 3068-8469

https://journal.pre-nicene.org/

⁠Marcionite Church⁠

https://www.marcionitechurch.org/

⁠Pre-Nicene Christian Ecclesia⁠

https://www.pre-nicene.org/

⁠Watch Marcionite Mass⁠

https://www.youtube.com/@EgliseMarcionite

Williams, R. "House Churches and the Architecture of Early Christianity." Studies in Church History, 10, 2010.

Le Bas, Philippe, & Waddington, William Henry. Greek Inscriptions Collected in Asia Minor, Volume 3. 1870.

The Very First Bible (2020). Edited and translated by the Marcionite Church. ISBN: 0578641593.

Trevett, Christine. The Presbyters: A Study of Early Church Leadership. Cambridge University Press, 1996.

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As acceptance of The Very First Bible of 144 A.D. begins to go mainstream, the world of academia is trying to keep pace with the underlying theological implications. Are they getting it right? In this clip from In-Depth With Academia we find a warm but somewhat guarded review of the first Christian canon.

Notes & Links:

https://www.academia.edu/

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/

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