The Ethiopian Canon Library
A comprehensive collection of biblical texts preserved by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, including the 88-book canon with unique texts like Enoch and Jubilees.
Old Testament Foundations
- •Volume 1A: Pentateuch and Early Historical Books
- •Volume 1B: Historical Books and Wisdom Literature
Prophetic & New Testament
- •Volume 2A: Prophetic Literature
- •Volume 2B: Unique Ethiopian Old Testament Texts
New Testament & Companion
- •Volume 3A: New Testament Foundations
- •Volume 3B: Additional Ethiopian Christian Writings
Study & Resources
- •Volume 7: Study Guide Companion
- •Guided reading paths and study resources
Why the Ethiopian Canon Matters
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church preserves a biblical canon of 88 books—significantly more than the 66 books found in Protestant Bibles or the 73 books in Catholic Bibles. This expanded canon includes texts of profound historical and theological significance that have shaped Christian thought for nearly two millennia.
Key Texts in the Ethiopian Canon
- •The Book of Enoch — An apocalyptic text describing heavenly visions and divine mysteries, quoted in the New Testament (Jude 1:14-15)
- •The Book of Jubilees — A retelling of Genesis and Exodus with additional historical and legal details, crucial for understanding early Jewish thought
- •The Books of Meqabyan — Unique Ethiopian texts with no parallels in other Christian traditions
These texts offer invaluable insights into early Jewish and Christian history, theology, and biblical interpretation. Scholars, theologians, and students of ancient religious traditions have long recognized the Ethiopian Canon as essential to understanding the full scope of biblical and early Christian literature.
Echelon Nexus Press publishes the Ethiopian Canon in a scholarly, accessible format—preserving the exact text while providing the structure and resources needed for serious study and research.