The sense that pieces are missing
A gateway to writings that do not appear in many Western Bibles.
The Ethiopian Bible · The Complete Canon
The canon, preserved in a tradition beyond the West.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church preserves a broad, historic biblical tradition. This digital English edition brings together texts connected to that legacy, ready to read, compare and study on your device.
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An edition for exploring Ethiopia’s biblical legacy
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When one list is not enough
Questions worth taking back to the sources.
Tired of surface-level content
A collected work for readers who want to consult the sources and form their own view.
Questions about what you were taught
Context for comparing traditions without presenting interpretations as facts.
Roots and identity
A respectful introduction to an African Christian tradition with its own history.
A different history
Ethiopia preserved its own biblical tradition.
Book counts and groupings can vary by tradition and edition. We present the context clearly, without oversimplifying a complex history.
4th century AD
The Kingdom of Aksum adopts Christianity and develops its own written tradition.
4th–5th centuries
Canonical lists take shape in the West while Ethiopia follows its own ecclesiastical path.
Across the centuries
Ethiopian monasteries and communities preserve manuscripts and works associated with their tradition.
Today
This digital English edition brings together a collection presented as the 88-book Ethiopian canon.
What’s included
A library brought together in one eBook.
- A collection presented as the complete 88-book canon
- The Book of Enoch
- The Book of Jubilees
- Other writings of historical and religious interest
- Digital format in English
A digital English edition bringing together a broad selection of scriptures connected to the Ethiopian biblical tradition. It includes texts such as the Book of Enoch and the Book of Jubilees, alongside other writings of historical and religious interest.
Digital editionIn English
Inside this edition
Read the wider collection, from the source.
The supplied contents page identifies the following 25 readings in this English edition. This list reflects the index provided for the eBook rather than claims borrowed from another publisher.
A note on the canon
Names, spellings, groupings and book counts can vary between Ethiopian traditions and English editions. This page presents the titles exactly as they appear in the supplied index, with light punctuation and capitalisation edits for readability.
- 01Jubilees
- 02Enoch
- 03Prayer of Manasseh
- 04Susannah
- 05Bel and the Dragon
- 06Prayer of Azariah
- 07Song of the Three Young Men
- 08First Epistle of Clement
- 09Second Epistle of Clement
- 10Apocalypse of Peter
- 11Coptic Apocalypse of Paul
- 12I Esdras (3 Ezra)
- 13II Esdras (4 Ezra)
- 14Tobit
- 15Judith
- 16Addition to Esther
- 17Meqabyan I
- 18Meqabyan II
- 19Meqabyan III
- 20The Book of Wisdom
- 21Sirach
- 22The Ascension of Isaiah
- 23Letter of Jeremiah
- 24Baruch
- 254th Baruch
Why explore it
More context for more thoughtful reading.
A broader reading experience
Explore a collection that brings together texts beyond many Western editions.
Historical context
Explore how different communities preserved and organised their scriptures.
Enoch and other texts
Read works sought out by those interested in ancient biblical literature.
Compare traditions
Read critically, distinguishing history, faith and interpretation.
African roots
Discover a Christian tradition developed in the Horn of Africa.
A gift for readers
A digital option for anyone who enjoys exploring religious history and ancient texts.
Reader experiences
An edition made to be held and read.
Helen M.
56 · Perth, WA
I had questions about the Book of Enoch for years and no one could point me to a complete source. This edition finally put those answers in my hands and cleared up my doubts about where these texts came from.
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Graeme T.
63 · Toowoomba, QLD
After decades of reading the standard canon, I wanted to understand what the Ethiopian church had preserved. Reading it cleared up questions of faith I had carried for a long time.
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Mere K.
29 · Cairns, QLD
I bought it out of curiosity and stayed for the history. It answered the questions I had about why some books appear in one tradition and not another. A genuinely eye-opening read.
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The Complete Ethiopian Bible
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- Collection presented as 88 books
- Includes Enoch and Jubilees
- Access on compatible devices
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Complete your reading
How to Understand the Bible
Coming soonA practical companion for approaching context, genres and interpretation.
The Book of Enoch
Coming soonA focused companion edition for readers who want to study Enoch separately.
These optional digital companions will be enabled once their files are supplied. They are not included in today’s total and cannot be purchased yet.
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