The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia
A History
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- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
29 January 2020
Summary
Surrounded by steep escarpments to the north, south and east, Ethiopia has always been geographically and culturally set apart. It has the longest archaeological record of any country in the world: indeed, this precipitous mountain land was where the human race began. It is also home to an ancient church with a remarkable legacy. The Church of Ethiopia is the only pre-colonial church in sub-Saharan Africa; today it has a membership of around forty million and is rapidly growing.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780567695024 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0567695026 |
| Author: | Dr. John Binns |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | T.& T.Clark Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 29 January 2020 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 138mm x 30mm |
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The personal nature of this account means that to a greater extent than many other books about the Ethiopian Church, it helps the reader enter the lived experience of the church throughout its history. * Studies in World Christianity *
About The Author
Dr. John Binns
John Binns is Visiting Professor of Eastern Orthodox Studies at the University of Cambridge and Vicar of Great St Mary’s, Cambridge. He serves also as Chairperson of the charity Partners for Change Ethiopia. His previous publications are An Introduction to the Christian Orthodox Churches (2002) and Ascetics and Ambassadors of Christ: The Monasteries of Palestine, 314-631 (1994).
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