The Church History Of Ethiopia (1696) - Hardcover

by Michael Geddes (Author)

The Church History of Ethiopia is a historical account of the Christian Church in Ethiopia, written by Michael Geddes in 1696. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity in Ethiopia, from its origins in the 4th century to the 17th century. Geddes begins by describing the arrival of Christianity in Ethiopia and the conversion of King Ezana in the 4th century. He then discusses the establishment of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and its relationship with the Coptic Church in Egypt. The book also covers the spread of Islam in Ethiopia and the conflicts that arose between Christians and Muslims. Geddes details the various religious and political leaders of Ethiopia throughout history and their impact on the development of the Ethiopian Church. Additionally, the book includes a discussion of the Ethiopian Bible and its unique features, as well as the role of monasticism in Ethiopian Christianity. Overall, The Church History of Ethiopia provides a valuable insight into the history of Christianity in Africa and the development of the Ethiopian Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.