The Complete Ethiopian Bible In English Large Print: History Of The Oldest and Most Complete Ethiopian Bible and Its Distinctive Scriptures - Couverture souple

Bekele, Dawit

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798167290204

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

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This book is a historical and educational guide to the Ethiopian biblical tradition. It is not a complete English translation or reproduction of the 88 biblical books. Rather, it explores their historical origins, canonical development, distinctive scriptures, and manuscript heritage.
Discover the remarkable history of one of Christianity's most distinctive biblical traditions.
The Ethiopian Bible preserves a rich heritage of ancient scriptures, religious scholarship, translation, and manuscript preservation. Rooted in centuries of Ethiopian Christian history, this tradition offers a fascinating window into the development of biblical literature and the formation of a distinctive Christian canon.
How did the Ethiopian biblical collection develop? Why do its scriptural traditions differ from those more familiar in Western Christianity? And what makes books such as Enoch, Jubilees, and Meqabyan so important to its history?
This book explores those questions and much more.

Through sixteen chapters of historical exploration, you will discover:
- Ancient Ethiopia and the Kingdom of Aksum: Explore the historical foundations of Ethiopian civilization and its connections with the ancient Jewish world.
- The Arrival of Christianity: Examine the biblical account of the Ethiopian eunuch, the mission of Frumentius, and the development of Christianity in Aksum.
- The Ge'ez Biblical Tradition: Understand the language, translation history, and development of the Ethiopian scriptural collection.
- The Book of Enoch: Discover the significance of this ancient work and its remarkable place in Ethiopian Christianity.
- The Book of Jubilees: Explore its historical background, religious themes, and preservation within the Ethiopian tradition.
- The Books of Meqabyan: Learn about these distinctive Ethiopian scriptures and their place in the wider biblical landscape.
- Monasteries, Scribes, and Manuscripts: Discover how generations of Ethiopian religious communities preserved ancient texts and safeguarded their literary heritage.

From the ancient Kingdom of Aksum to the monasteries that protected generations of manuscripts, this book traces the historical journey of a biblical tradition that continues to attract scholarly and religious interest around the world.
Whether you are a student of biblical history, a researcher, a Christian reader, or simply curious about the scriptures and traditions of Ethiopia, this guide offers an accessible introduction to a fascinating chapter of religious history.

Explore the history.
Understand the canon.
Discover the heritage of the Ethiopian Bible.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798167290204
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 305
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible