The Church and the Crown in Ethiopia: The Historic Church of Ethiopia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798277109991)

The book "The Church and the Crown in Ethiopia: A Historical Journey" presents a
comprehensive study of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and its profound relationship with the
Ethiopian state. It demonstrates that the destinies of Church and state are so deeply interwoven
that studying one without the other yields an incomplete understanding of Ethiopia's history.
Spanning from the pre-Christian era to 2024, the work illustrates how the Church has
functioned not only as a spiritual institution but also as a cornerstone of Ethiopian identity-
shaping the nation's politics, culture, values, and systems of governance. It also examines the
Church's global presence, its ecumenical engagements, and its participation in international
religious dialogues.
Comprising 523 pages divided into nine chapters, the book explores distinct historical periods
and themes, enriching Ethiopian historiography by addressing subjects often neglected in
conventional studies. The study is based on a combination of primary and secondary sources.
It draws extensively on Ge'ez manuscripts, oral traditions, and archaeological findings,
complemented by historical studies and foreign accounts. The methodology combines close
textual analysis with critical historiography, examining not only the internal development of
the Ethiopian Church but also its interactions with global Christianity.
It serves both as a scholarly contribution and a cultural testimony, reclaiming Ethiopia's place
in biblical and apostolic history while reaffirming the Ethiopian Church's role as a guardian of
Black civilization and a living repository of Christian heritage. Researchers in African studies,
religious history, and cultural heritage will find it an invaluable resource, while general readers
interested in Ethiopia's traditions will be equally engaged by its narrative.

Author: Mengistu Gobezie Worku
ISBN-13: 9798277109991
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/04/2025
Pages: 542
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.09d