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Historical Case Study

Edessa: The First Official
THE WAY Kingdom

Pure Aramaic Truth. No Greek. No Rome. No Paul.
🏰 Modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey

📜 The Rise and Fall of THE WAY in Edessa

40 AD - 1100 AD
4 BC - 50 AD
King Abgar V's Reign
According to tradition, King Abgar V corresponded with Yeshua, asking for healing. His kingdom welcomed THE WAY and the teachings of Yeshua in their pure Aramaic form.
40-200 AD
THE WAY Establishes Stronghold
THE WAY gained a strong foothold in Edessa, using Imperial Aramaic Old Testament and the 4 Aramaic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, John, and likely Thomas).
170 AD
The Diatessaron Created
Tatian created the Diatessaron (ܐܘܢܓܠܝܘܢ ܕܡܚܠܛܐ) - a harmony of the four gospels in Aramaic. This became the primary gospel text used by THE WAY assemblies.
177-212 AD
King Abgar VIII's Reign
Under King Abgar VIII, THE WAY became more established. Edessa became a major center for early THE WAY writings in Syriac (Aramaic dialect).
489 AD
School of Edessa Closed
Emperor Zeno shut down the School of Edessa. Original scrolls were confiscated, burned, or transferred to Greek-controlled libraries. This marked the beginning of the end.
500-550 AD
Corruption Phase
Surviving scrolls were edited to match Greek theology, rewritten with Trinitarian ideas, and aligned to Constantinople-Antioch churches.
1100 AD
Complete Transformation
By 1100 AD, Edessa's New Testament had became completely Greek. THE WAY truth was lost, replaced by Catholic Christianity and pagan worship.
THE WAY vs. Later "Christianity"
✅ THE WAY (Edessa 40-489 AD)
  • Aramaic/Hebrew Scriptures only
  • Torah-observant followers of Yeshua
  • No Greek philosophy or theology
  • Rejected Paul's letters completely
  • Used pure Semitic consonantal script
  • No temple system or blood sacrifices
  • Called themselves "followers of THE WAY"
  • Preserved original Hebrew Gospel of Matthew
  • Used the Diatessaron (4 gospels in one)
❌ Roman Christianity (Post-500 AD)
  • Greek texts and philosophy dominant
  • Abandoned Torah observance
  • Trinity doctrine from Greek thought
  • Paul's letters became central
  • Added vowel systems and later edits
  • Integrated pagan practices
  • Called themselves "Christians"
  • Lost original Hebrew Matthew
  • Banned the Diatessaron
📜 The Sacred Scrolls Preserved in Edessa
Imperial Aramaic Old Testament
Dating from 600-500 BC, these scrolls had no vowels and were used by Daniel, Ezra, and Jeremiah. Still preserved in Eastern traditions.
The 4 Aramaic Gospels
Written 45-55 AD, not in Greek. Included Matthew (Hebrew original), Mark, John, and likely Thomas - later combined into the Diatessaron.
The Diatessaron
ܐܘܢܓܠܝܘܢ ܕܡܚܠܛܐ
"Ewangelion Damḥalta" - "The Mixed Gospel." A harmony of the four gospels in Aramaic, used for over 300 years before Rome banned it.
Hebrew Gospel of Matthew
The original Hebrew version of Matthew's Gospel, written for Hebrew-speaking believers, preserved by northern tribes who settled in Edessa.
Semitic Scroll Line
Pure Semitic consonantal Aramaic scrolls from northern tribes, preserved from 700 BC forward, untouched by Greek or Roman influence.
Eastern Peshitta
Early Syriac Bible tradition, but only the pre-400 AD forms are valid, before Roman corruption began to infiltrate the texts.
🛑 The Corruption Timeline
489 AD
School of Edessa closed by Emperor Zeno. Original scrolls confiscated or destroyed.
500-550 AD
Surviving scrolls edited to match Greek theology and Trinitarian doctrine.
600-800 AD
Byzantine influence grows. Aramaic texts increasingly suppressed.
1100 AD
Complete transformation to Greek-based Christianity. Original truth lost.
💰 The Lost Treasures of Edessa
Worth Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

📜 Original Diatessaron Scrolls

The earliest written records of Yeshua's teachings in Aramaic, untouched by Rome or Greek theology.

📖 Hebrew Gospel of Matthew

The original Hebrew version, before Greek translation, containing Yeshua's actual words in His language.

🕎 Northern Tribes' Torah Scrolls

Pure Semitic consonantal scrolls preserved from the Assyrian exile, free from later corruptions.

✍️ Disciples' True Writings

Original writings of the disciples who walked with Yeshua, teaching obedience and YHWH alone as Redeemer.

🕯️ The Search Continues
Some scrolls may still be buried or hidden in Turkey, Persia, or India.

We are calling believers worldwide to help recover the truth that was hidden for 1,600 years. These aren't just old books — they are the earliest written records of Yeshua's true teachings, untouched by Rome, Paul, or Greek theology.

If even one copy is found and verified, it will shake the religious world and become one of the most valuable discoveries in human history.