FIRST BOOK OF ETHIOPIAN MACCABEES
The Ethiopian Books of Maccabees (Meqabyan) remain elusive to much of
western scholarship. Its composition stands in stark contrast to the
more familiar editions of Maccabees found in contemporary Catholic and
Orthodox Bibles, and therefore, it has gained little notoriety within
western ecclesiastical circles. For its part, the Ethiopian Tewahedo
Church had guarded these sacred texts and retained them in both the
original Ge’ez and Amharic tongues. They have never before translated
them into a foreign vernacular for the common access of the laity.
However, her, within this short volume, the full English translation of
its first book is rendered. Additional commentary is offered to guide
the read and provide additional insight into the text. Its contents
serve as an elegant addition to the library of both academic scholars
and churchmen alike.
Released: Dec. 5, 2018, ISBN: 9781960069207