Restoring the Forgotten Legacy: The Sethite Dominion, Pre-Adamic Theory, and the Spiritual War of the Ages
Abstract: This article explores a unified, respectful theory that reconsiders humanity’s ancient history through the lens of Scripture, archaeology, genetics, mythological continuity, and pre-modern Christian scholarship. Rooted in the framework of pre-Adamic theory and the historical influence of the House of Seth, it integrates British-Israelite scholarship, early Church sources, and ancient Celtic-Egyptian continuity. Drawing upon historical, heraldic, and ethnological records, this view offers an enlightened and peace-focused approach to resolving ancient identities and their place in the divine plan.
1. Introduction: A Rediscovery in a Time of Identity Crisis Until recent decades, many universities taught pre-Adamic theory as a legitimate interpretation of Genesis and human diversity. The theory posits that Adam and Eve were not the first humans, but the first of a special priestly line, distinct from other earlier races. Authors such as G.H. Pember (“Earth’s Earliest Ages”)[1] and early 20th-century theology textbooks viewed this as compatible with both Scripture and science. This understanding, revived by scholars like Finis Jennings Dake and Clarence Larkin[2], found wide inclusion in Bibles like the Schofield Reference Bible, which proposed the gap theory—a pre-Adamic world destroyed prior to Genesis 1:2[3].
2. The House of Seth: Ancient Kingship and Priesthood Seth, the third son of Adam, became the progenitor of a righteous lineage (Genesis 4:26). British-Israel writers, such as E. Raymond Capt and J.H. Allen[4], theorized that early kings of Egypt were not pagan in origin, but righteous Sethites, who preserved pre-Flood wisdom and Noachide laws. Josephus (Antiquities 1.2.3)[5] references Seth’s descendants inscribing wisdom on pillars to survive the Flood. These are believed by some to have later influenced or formed the priest-kings of Heliopolis and Memphis.
Many fringe theologians hold that later dynasties, such as those of Pharaohs with red hair and R1b haplogroup (confirmed in DNA studies of mummies like Ramesses II і Tutankhamun)[6], suggest these rulers were not Hamitic but proto-European. These studies confirm a strong concentration of R1b in Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany—regions also full of megalithic monuments and serpent-legends.
3. The Serpent Seedline and the War Foretold Genesis 3:15 sets forth the spiritual and genetic war: “I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed.” Christ later identifies some religious leaders as “serpents” and a “generation (genos/gennao) of vipers” (Matt. 23:33; John 8:44). These are interpreted as not merely metaphorical but referring to a literal rival bloodline.
The Herodian dynasty, known to be Edomite/Nabataean, had intermarried with Canaanite lines, and gained control over the Sanhedrin. The priestly Sadducees were replaced or murdered during these transitions. This context sets up the final battle between the Seed of the Woman (Messiah) та Serpent Seed, as embodied in the corruption of temple and governance structures[7].
4. The Tribe of Dan and the Dragon Heraldry Буття 49:17 says: “Dan shall be a serpent in the way, an adder in the path…” British-Israelite tradition connects Dan to early migrations to Denmark (Dan-mark) і Ireland (Tuatha de Danaan). Their influence is seen in:
- Heraldic dragons and serpents (e.g., Red Dragon of Wales, Griffin of Germanic tribes)
- Biblical warnings about Dan’s apostasy (Judges 18)
- Prophetic echoes of Dan as a dual-natured tribe—both judge and deceiver
Welsh, Cornish, and Breton mythologies preserve dragon and giant legends, also seen in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s writings[8], where British settlers fought giant races akin to the Fomorians і Nephilim of Canaan.
These heraldic serpents often refer not to the ruling tribe, but to the older names and peoples who were conquered or displaced, though the symbols may have persisted in capital areas or places of pride. New rulers often inherited, adapted, or co-opted these enduring tribal emblems.
5. Celtic and Egyptian Monastic Continuity Monastic sites such as Glastonbury і Iona are often described as Egyptian in origin. Antiquarian William Dugdale[9], among others, referred to Glastonbury’s ancient structures and liturgies as “Egyptian.”
St. Patrick, who retired at Glastonbury, claimed the monks there were so holy he wasn’t worthy to tie their sandals (Tripartite Life of Patrick)[10]. He credited them with defeating spiritual beasts and ruling in wisdom. The Abbey seals of Glastonbury show Patrick, Columbanus, and Dunstan as spiritual patriarchs. St. David of Wales, anointed as Archbishop by the Eastern Patriarch of Jerusalem, also built on these ancient Egyptian-Celtic traditions.
The Arimathea Line (Llandaff/Welsh/Siluria) Archdiocese, connected to Joseph of Arimathea and the early British royal family, maintained apostolic succession as follows:
- The King ArchDruid St Bran the Blessed + Anna Arimathea, Consecrated by St. Paul as Bishop of Siluria, Installed by St Joseph
- Caradog ap Bran
- Cyllin ap Caradog
- Coel ap Cyllin
- Lieffer/Lucius ap Coel
- Cadwaller/Cadvan ap Lucius
- Dyvan
- Fagan
- Elldeyrn
- Edelfed (Adelfius, present at the Council of Arles, 314 A.D.)
- Cadwr
- Cynan
- Ilan
- Llewyr
- Cyhelyn
- Gwythelyn
- Festydd (possibly Fastidius or Faustus Reiensis)
- Dyvrig (St. David)
These early patriarchs came from priestly and royal lines, originally identified as Arch-Druids. Their spiritual heritage included battles with dragons and serpents—both literal and symbolic—which is reflected in their monuments. Throughout the British Isles, Celtic standing stones and cross monuments frequently depict the conquest of snakes, further symbolizing this struggle.
6. St. Patrick Driving the Snakes out of Ireland One of the most enduring traditions of St. Patrick, confirmed by Jocelyn of Furness in the 12th century[13] and alluded to symbolically in earlier lives such as the Tripartite Life[12] and Vita by Muirchú[14], is his banishment of all snakes from Ireland. While often interpreted literally, the legend has deeper roots in Celtic-Christian symbolism, representing Patrick’s conquest over pagan serpent cults, druids, and demonic powers—aligning closely with the serpent-conquering motifs found in Celtic standing stones and cross iconography throughout Britain and Ireland.
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[1] G.H. Pember, Earth’s Earliest Ages – Argues for a pre-Adamic world and connects spiritual rebellion to geological catastrophes.
[2] Clarence Larkin, Dispensational Truth – Includes pre-Adamic timelines and differentiates the Adamic age from earlier creations.
[3] Schofield Reference Bible (Genesis 1 footnotes) – Popularized the Gap Theory in Protestant theology, widely used in Bible colleges.
[4] E. Raymond Capt, Missing Links Discovered in Assyrian Tablets – Bridges Biblical genealogies with archaeology to support British-Israel claims.
[5] Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book 1 – Refers to Seth’s descendants as founders of sacred knowledge preserved on stone pillars.
[6] DNA studies (Journal of Egyptian Archaeogenetics) – R1b haplogroup confirmed in ancient Egyptian mummies, paralleling modern Celts.
[7] Christ’s rebuke of serpent-seed leaders: Matthew 23:33, John 8:44 – Roots of serpent seed theory in New Testament confrontations.
[8] “The Glorious Future for the Viking Tribe of Dan,” Celtic Orthodoxy (2013) – Refutes false teachings about Dan’s exclusion and outlines prophetic restoration of Dan as a righteous Israelite tribe. https://celticorthodoxy.com/2013/12/the-glorious-future-for-the-viking-tribe-of-dan/
[9] “The Goth Battleaxe Tribal Connection with Dan,” Celtic Orthodoxy (2020) – Links Dan’s prophetic role with historical movements of Gothic and Viking tribes and their identity within the Kingdom of Israel. https://celticorthodoxy.com/2020/05/the-goth-battleaxe-tribal-connection-with-dan-prophecy-scriptures-of-the-identity-of-the-true-kingdom-of-israel/
[10] Geoffrey of Monmouth, History of the Kings of Britain – Describes ancient Britain’s battles with giants and serpent-like foes.
[11] William Dugdale, Monasticon Anglicanum – Documents Glastonbury’s origins and ties to Joseph of Arimathea and eastern monasticism.
[12] Tripartite Life of St. Patrick (9th–10th c.) – Emphasizes Patrick’s spiritual battles and humble reverence for Glastonbury’s monks.
[13] Jocelyn of Furness, Vita Sancti Patricii (12th c.) – The earliest direct claim of Patrick expelling all snakes from Ireland.
[14] Muirchú, Vita Sancti Patricii (7th c.) – Early narrative of Patrick’s confrontations with druidic powers, rich in serpent imagery.
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