The Church and the Crown in Ethiopia: The Historic Church of Ethiopia Paperback – Large Print, December 4, 2025

The book “The Church and the Crown in Ethiopia: A Historical Journey” presents acomprehensive study of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and its profound relationship with theEthiopian state. It demonstrates that the destinies of Church and state are so deeply interwoventhat 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 hasfunctioned 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 theChurch’s global presence, its ecumenical engagements, and its participation in internationalreligious dialogues.Comprising 523 pages divided into nine chapters, the book explores distinct historical periodsand themes, enriching Ethiopian historiography by addressing subjects often neglected inconventional 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 closetextual analysis with critical historiography, examining not only the internal development ofthe Ethiopian Church but also its interactions with global Christianity.It serves both as a scholarly contribution and a cultural testimony, reclaiming Ethiopia’s placein biblical and apostolic history while reaffirming the Ethiopian Church’s role as a guardian ofBlack 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 readersinterested in Ethiopia’s traditions will be equally engaged by its narrative. Read more