Book Description The Forgotten Ethiopian Bible unveils one of the oldest, most complete, and least understood biblical traditions in the world. Preserved for centuries within the faith and worship of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, this Bible contains books, worldviews, and theological emphases that disappeared from most Western Christian canons-not because they were false, but because history chose to ignore them. This book takes readers on a profound journey through Ethiopia's unique biblical heritage, revealing how ancient Judaism, early Christianity, and African spirituality converged to preserve a broader canon of scripture. From the origins of Ethiopian Christianity and the sacred Geʽez language, to the authoritative place of texts like Enoch, Jubilees, and Meqabyan, this work explains what makes the Ethiopian Bible different-and why that difference matters. Rather than presenting the Ethiopian Bible as a curiosity or a collection of ""lost books,"" this volume shows it as a living tradition that was never broken. It explores the Ark of the Covenant as a foundation of Ethiopian identity, the continuity between Old and New Testaments, and the way scripture has been preserved through chant, liturgy, monastic discipline, and communal life. The book also confronts the forces that led to the global marginalization of Ethiopian scripture, including colonialism, Western standardization, and academic bias. Written in a clear, reverent, and accessible style, The Forgotten Ethiopian Bible bridges scholarship and spirituality. It challenges modern assumptions about canon, authority, and revelation, while inviting readers to rediscover a richer biblical imagination-one shaped by covenant, moral responsibility, sacred time, angels, and cosmic justice. This book is ideal for:
Readers interested in biblical history beyond the Western canon Christians seeking a deeper, older understanding of scripture Students of theology, African Christianity, and early Christian traditions Anyone curious about the Book of Enoch, Jubilees, and the Ark of the Covenant
The Forgotten Ethiopian Bible does not ask readers to abandon their faith tradition. It invites them to remember what much of the world forgot: that Christianity was once broader, deeper, and more unified than modern boundaries suggest-and that one ancient church quietly preserved that inheritance for us all.
