Worthy Admission to the Eucharist: The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

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Knut Holter Tibebu Teklu Senbetu

Worthy Admission to the Eucharist

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and 1 Corinthians 11: 27-29

Knut Holter, Tibebu Teklu Senbetu

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Peter Lang Publishing Inc
23 September 2025

History of religion; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Orthodox & Oriental Churches; Bibles

Series: Bible and Theology in Africa

This book explores the rich interplay between the traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and biblical exegesis, focusing on 1 Corinthians 11:17-29. It explores the church’s unique approach to the Eucharist, examining how its practices and interpretations are influenced by Jewish sacrificial laws and the writings of the early church Fathers. Author Tibebu Teklu Senbetu employs a comprehensive methodology, analyzing North American and European scholarly perspectives alongside Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church interpretations to reveal the distinctive features and challenges of its Eucharistic practice. Through a detailed study of the Andemta Commentary and Amharic Bible translations, this book offers fresh insights into the historical and theological context of worthy participation in the Eucharist within an Ethiopian context.

Fostering a respectful dialog, Dr. Senbetu explores 1 Corinthians 11 in the Ethiopian liturgy, examining the church’s Jewish roots and its sacrificial character.

Joel Elowsky, Professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

This study of worthy admission to the Eucharist exposes centuries-old but very much alive interpretations of 1 Corinthians 11 in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

Knut Holter, Professor, NLA University College, Bergen, Norway

By: Tibebu Teklu Senbetu
Series edited by: Knut Holter
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Volume: 34
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 355g
ISBN: 9781636675084
ISBN 10: 1636675085
Series: Bible and Theology in Africa
Pages: 170
Publication Date: 23 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements — Abbreviations — Glossary — Abstract — Chapter One: General Introduction — Chapter Two: The Role of Judaism in Ethiopian History and Religion — Chapter Three: Ἀξίως in the Qedasse and the Fetha Nagast — Chapter Four: Interpretive Tradition of the Andemta Commentary — Chapter Five: Ἀναξίως in Light of Social and Theological Problems in 1 Cor. 11:17−34 — Chapter Six: Conclusion — Bibliography

Tibebu Teklu Senbetu is Assistant Professor at Mekane Yesus Seminary, Addis Ababa; Dean of its Gudina Tumsa Research Center; and Coordinator of the Ethiopian Journal of Theology. He holds a PhD from Concordia Seminary, teaches New Testament and Advanced Biblical Greek, and engaged in pastoral and church planting ministries in Ethiopia.