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Kebra Nagast
In this episode of book reviews with Zen, Joy sits down to discuss a text that reveals a perspective of history that has been forgotten in most of the world. This text, rooted in the ancient past of Ethiopia and its interactions with Israel, confirms and expounds upon a plethora of amazing stories contained in the extrabiblical texts surrounding the canonized scriptures. This is an invaluable resource for any student of ancient history, especially for those wanting to see the Biblical perspective from Ethiopian eyes.
Book Description: The English translation of the Ethiopic Kebra Nagast meaning “Book of the Glory of Kings” was first released in 1922 by E.A. Wallis Budge. Its content is based on the tradition that the Queen of Sheba, visited Solomon to inquire personally of his wisdom. Her visit with him inflamed what is historically regarded as one of the world’s greatest love stories. Returning south, the queen gave birth to Menelik I, Solomon’s son whose desire to meet his famous father was a catalyst for the compilation of the stories found within this text. (362 pages)
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Anyone who thinks the modern inhabitants of Ethiopia are the Ethiopians of biblical times needs to retake History 101 (and Bible 101). There's a reason God deals with people, makes promises to people, and blesses and curses people based on lineage (ancrstry/nationality), ie Israel/the children of Israel, Ammon/the children of Ammon, Asshur, Canaan, Edom, etc – and not by geographical location or citizenship with a particular country, because even in the most stable regions people are constantly coming and going, in fact the Bible uses the imagery of moving water to refer nations, tribes, etc (rivers, floods, seas, etc). Compared to most of the world the US is a pretty stable place, and yet most people haven't lived in their homes for more than 2 or 3 generations, and members of families often end up split between numerous counties, and states. The entire near and middle east was transformed from the Graeco-Roman Empire to the Arab states we know today within a few centuries. 1500 years ago the region was inhabited by practically all Christians, today its majority Muslim.
That's not to mention the fact that there were 2 Ethiopias during biblical times – one in Asia and one in North Africa. Not even the same place of the modern African Ethiopia!
Wonderful! 😇 how amazing they reserved Enoch and learning more of Solomon is on my list too. Thank you guys!
You guys are great!…does anyone know how mr.skiba is doing?
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