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THE COMPLETE ETHIOPIAN BIBLEHERITAGE EDITION
A wider world of sacred writings, gathered in one distinctive hardcover.
The Complete Ethiopian Bible, Heritage Edition, brings together 88 books in one English volume. Explore the Old and New Testaments, with Expanded Esther, alongside Enoch, Jubilees, First-Third Meqabyan, Esdras, Baruch, the Didache, and other ancient Jewish and early Christian writings.
The black printed hardcover features gold-colored typography, ornamental borders, and an intricate cross design. Inside, illustrated section dividers, book introductions, and theme lines give the collection a considered visual character.
INSIDE THIS EDITION
- 88 books in one volume: A broad English collection for reading, reflection, and exploring the wider biblical world.- A guide to the additional writings: Four introductory pages help orient readers to Books 67-88 and their different literary traditions.- Introductions at the book openings: Brief summaries and theme lines provide a starting point before the text.- Illustrated section dividers: Artwork marks the major groups of writings.- A compact three-column layout: Traditional serif body text with running headers, page numbers, and a table of contents.
BEYOND THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS
First Enoch; Second Enoch; Third Enoch; Jubilees; First Meqabyan; Second Meqabyan; Third Meqabyan; First Esdras; Second Esdras; Letter of Jeremiah; First Baruch; Second Baruch; Prayer of Manasseh; Susanna and the Elders; Bel and the Dragon; Testament of Abraham; Testament of Isaac; Testament of Jacob; Psalms of Solomon; Didache; Apocalypse of Peter; Martyrdom and Ascension of Isaiah.
FORMAT & READING EXPERIENCE
One physical hardcover volume, in English. The cover is a printed case with gold-colored artwork. The body uses compact 8.5-point type, so please review the interior samples to judge whether the text size suits your reading preferences.
ABOUT THE TEXTS
The familiar biblical portions use the King James Version. Additional works use English renderings from different source traditions, identified where applicable in the volume. First, Second, and Third Meqabyan are distinct Ethiopian works, rather than the familiar Greek Maccabees under another spelling.
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION
This is an independently compiled English collection of biblical, Ethiopian, and broader Jewish and early Christian writings. Its 88-book selection and arrangement describe the Heritage Edition; they do not reproduce the official Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo canon. Please use the contents list to see exactly which works are included.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Is this book in English?Yes. This is an English-language collection. The familiar biblical portions use the King James Version, while the additional writings draw on other English renderings.
Which Enoch books are included?First Enoch, Second Enoch, and Third Enoch are all included. They are distinct works from different textual traditions.
Does it include the three books of Meqabyan?Yes. First, Second, and Third Meqabyan are included. These are distinct from the Greek books commonly called Maccabees.
Why does this edition contain 88 books?Eighty-eight is the number of works in this independent collection. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church ordinarily describes its canon as 81 books. This edition also gathers writings from the broader Jewish and early Christian literary world; it is not an official church edition.
Is this a large-print or leather-bound Bible?It has compact 8.5-point body text and a printed hardcover case. The gold-colored decoration is printed artwork. Review the page samples and cover photographs for the appearance of the edition.
What will I receive?One physical hardcover copy of The Complete Ethiopian Bible, Heritage Edition. The offer is for the book itself; no digital download, display props, or accessories are included.
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