Broad biblical canon

The Ethiopian tradition receives a broader set of biblical and ecclesiastical books.

73%

Confidence

Supportive

Contrary

Neutral

What it is: The Ethiopian Tewahedo Church is known for a broader biblical canon in its tradition than usually found in many Western churches.

How the tradition understands it: Books such as Enoch and Jubilees have relevance in traditional ecclesial reception, alongside other texts valued liturgically or canonically in specific degrees.

Basis and context: Ethiopian textual history preserved ancient materials of great value for comparative Christianity.

Debates and variations: There is academic discussion about levels of practical, liturgical, and strict canon in different periods and contexts.

Supportive

1 Enoch in Ethiopian Tradition

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A book preserved and received with importance in Ethiopian tradition.

Reference: 1 Enoch in Ethiopian biblical tradition.
Content: The text, preserved in Ge'ez, holds an important place in Ethiopian reception and in the study of ancient Judaism and Christianity.
Use in debate: It is one of the best-known sources for the Ethiopian broad canon.

Ethiopian Bible in Ge'ez

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A broad biblical reception in Ethiopian tradition.

Reference: The Ethiopian biblical tradition in Ge'ez.
Content: The Ethiopian reception preserves a broad canonical form and a singular textual tradition, including books valued differently in other churches.
Use in debate: It is a central source for the broad biblical canon and the tradition's textual authority.

Jubilees in Ethiopian Tradition

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A book valued in Ethiopian biblical tradition.

Reference: The Book of Jubilees in Ethiopian tradition.
Content: The text holds relevance in the church's biblical memory and in the profile of its broad canon.
Use in debate: It is an important source for understanding the singularity of the Ethiopian canon.