PreNicene Perspective

In this episode we explore The Theophanic Replacement Protocol, a forensic model explaining the formation of normative Christian orthodoxy through a coordinated, multi-phase program of theological, literary, and physical overwriting. Central to this model is the spiritual identity theft of God Our Father. The persona of “Yahweh” - characterized by violence, tribalism, and conditional law - was systematically grafted onto the biography of the true God of grace revealed by Jesus. Our roundtable discusses five evidentiary strata: 1) The traditio-historical datum of the 29 AD Eclipse-Seismic Theophany; 2) The textual witness of the primitive Evangelion and Apostolikon; 3) A characterological antithesis proving Yahweh’s incompatibility with the Father; 4) The material evidence of the Diocletian Persecution’s targeted destruction; and 5) The archival dependency of later orthodoxy on Marcionite sources. We also discuss how the Protocol culminated in a Damnatio Memoriae against the primary stratum, erasing its physical texts and memory, allowing a synthetic, Yahwistic Christianity to emerge as the sole historical narrative.

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Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studies

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

ISSN: 3068-8469 December, 2025DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17964659

References

Barnes, T. D. (1981). Constantine and Eusebius. Harvard University Press.

BeDuhn, J. D. (2013). The First New Testament: Marcion’s Scriptural Canon. Polebridge

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Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. (12th cent.). Codex Vaticanus Arch. B. S. Pietro A 3 (Vat.

lat. 214664). Digital Vatican Library. https://digi.vatlib.it/mss/detail/214664

The Canons of the Council of Nicaea (325 CE). In Schaff, P., & Wace, H. (Eds.), *Nicene and

Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol. 14.*

Lactantius. (c. 313-315 CE). On the Deaths of the Persecutors (De Mortibus

Persecutorum).

The Very First Bible. https://theveryfirstbible.org

Le Bas, P., & Waddington, W. H. (1870). Inscriptions grecques et latines recueillies en

Grèce et en Asie Mineure (Vol. 3, Inscription 2558).

Roth, D. T. (2015). The Text of Marcion’s Gospel. Brill.

Tertullian. (c. 207-212 CE). Against Marcion (Adversus Marcionem).

Marcionite Church. https://marcionitechurch.org

Primary Source Tradition:

Marcionite Church (2020). The Very First Bible: The Evangelion and Apostolikon (ISBN 978-0578641591).

The Eclipse Theophany: The foundational astronomical event of Christianity suppressed for millennia, now the subject of a groundbreaking academic paper. Presbyter Chat gets the first look and questions the author.

The question isn't what are the implications - the question is what AREN'T the implications.

Notes:

The Theophanic Replacement Protocol: A Forensic Reconstruction of Divine Identity Theft, Textual Erasure, and the Formation of Nicene Christianity

(DOI 10.5281/zenodo.17964659)

Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studies

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

Ancient Marcionite Church Publicly Proclaims Eclipse Theophanyhttps://www.prlog.org/13116512-ancient-marcionite-church-publicly-proclaims-eclipse-theophany.html

NASA Eclipse Website

https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEsearch/SEsearchmap.php?Ecl=00291124

Marcionite Church Eclipse Theophany Page

https://www.marcionitechurch.org/Eclipse-Theophany.html"In the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Jesus descended into Capernaum, a city in galilee..." - Evangelion 1:1

The Very First Bible

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/

Learn more about Pre-Nicene Christianity: https://www.youtube.com/@prenicenetv

PCRN Listen Live: https://fra-pioneer01.dedicateware.com:2135/stream

Given the recent craze on social media among wild-eyed Evangelicals, Judeo-Christians and even some Catholics replacing the name of Jesus with 'Yeshua,' we decided to find out if there's a basis for their claims.

Episode hosted by Presbyter Darren Kelama and produced in association with the Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studies (ISSN: 3068-8469).

Ἰησοῦς = Jesus

Pronunciation: Approximately "ee-AY-soos" or "yay-SOOS," with the emphasis typically on the second syllable ("SOOS").

Koine Greek alphabet:

https://greekforall.com/learn-biblical-greek-grammar/biblical-greek-alphabet/

Marcionite Church Inscription:

Συναγωγή Μαρκιωνιστῶν κώμης Λεβάβων τοῦ κυρίου καὶ

σωτῆος Ἰησοῦ Χρηστοῦ, προνοίᾳ Παύλου πρεσβυτέρου, τοῦ

λχ' ἔτους ("Meeting house of the Marcionites of the village of Lebaba of the Lord and Savior Jesus the Good, under the oversight of Paul the elder.")

Marcionite inscription episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L8TCspXmus

Other Christian inscriptions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_MT6xS2bBw

The Very First Bible (free ebook):

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/

Presbyter Monnet (French Pontiate):

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

Marcionite Church:

https://www.marcionitechurch.org/

Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studies:

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

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 LordMarcionite Churchhttps://www.marcionitechurch.org/The Very First Bible:https://www.theveryfirstbible.orgJournal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studieshttps://journal.pre-nicene.orgThe 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.

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 Pre-Nicene Christian way of life was one of simplicity, with house churches and presbyters at the forefront. These early believers lived in relative anonymity, using their home gatherings to avoid persecution from the Roman Empire, which sought to stamp out the faith. In fact, we'll explore the fascinating history of the Dura-Europos house church, the oldest Christian house church in the world, and the artifacts that reveal how these early communities worshipped in secrecy.

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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