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Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church canon formation

The process and historical context of canon formation within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, particularly between the 13th and 16th centuries.

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Jan 20, 2026

How did the Ethiopian Orthodox biblical canon come to include 81 books and which texts are unique to it?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s 81‑book canon is the product of a long, local reception history in which ancient Jewish, early Christian and indigenous literatures were preserved in Geʽez man...

Jan 15, 2026

What do the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church scriptures say about Jesus' crucifixion?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church treats the crucifixion of Jesus as a historical, salvific event — celebrated liturgically and central to soteriology — while simultaneously foregrounding the Res...