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The ancient Axumite Kingdom, now a part of Ethiopia, was possibly the first nation in the world to convert to Christianity. In AD 340 King Ezana commissioned the construction of the imposing basilica of St. Mary of Tsion. It was here, the Ethiopians say, that Menelik, son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, brought the Ark of the Covenant containing the Ten Commandments. By the fifth century, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church had spread beyond Axum into the countryside, aided by nine saints from Byzantium, and over the next ten centuries a series of spectacular churches were either built or excavated out of solid rock in the region, all of them in regular use to this day. Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has the best known cluster, but the northern state of Tigray, less famous and more remote, has many churches that are masterpieces of design.Ethiopia: The Living Churches of an Ancient Kingdom traces the broad sweep of ecclesiastical history, legend, art, and faith in this sub-Saharan African kingdom and describes some seventy of the most breathtaking churches, with their astounding architecture, colorful decoration, and important religious festivals, all illustrated by more than eight hundred superb color photographs by some of the most celebrated international photographers of traditional cultures. This magnificent, large-format, full-color volume is the most comprehensive celebration yet published of the extraordinary Christian architectural and cultural heritage of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the third book on iconic sacred places published by Ludwig Publishing and the American University in Cairo Press, following the bestselling success of The Churches of Egypt and The History and Religious Heritage of Old Cairo.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1: Axum and Tigray
Introduction
Mary of Tsion
Abba Pantaleon Monastery
Debre Damo Monastery
Maryam Quiat
Medhane Alem, Adi Kasho
Petros & Paulos
Mikael Milhayzenghi
Maryam Korkor/Abba Daniel, Korkor
Maryam Papasetti
Yohannes Maequddi
Debre Tsion (Abune Abraham)
Abune Yemata
Abune Gebre Mikael
Abba Yohanni Monastery
Gebriel Wukien
Wkro Maryam
Abreha Atsbeha
Wukro Cherkos
Mikael Imba
Abba Meta
Church of Eyesus
Abba Aftse
Abba Garima Monastery
Arbate Ensesa (Church of the Four Beasts)
Selassie Degum
Mariam Hibito
Eyesus Gwahegot
Mariam Irefeda
Mikael Debre Salem
Mikael Barka
Selassie Chelakot
Eyesus Hinsta
Part 2: Lalibela and Lasta
Introduction
Biete Medhane Alem (House of the Savior of the World)
Biete Maryam (House of St. Mary)
Biete Meskel (House of the Cross)
Biete Denagel (House of the Virgins)
Biete Debre Sina & Golgotha (Churches of Mount Sinai & Golgotha)
Biete Amanuel (House of Emmanuel)
Biete Qeddus Mercoreus (House of St. Mark)
Biete Abba Libanos (House of Abbot Libanos)
Biete Gabriel Rafael (House of the Angels Gabriel & Raphael)
Biete Giyorgis (House of St. George)
Ashetan Maryam Monastery
AEmakena Medhane Alem
BLideta Maryam
Genneta Maryam
Meskela Christos
Bilbala Giorgis
Bilbala Chirkos
Biete Uriel (House of Uriel) and Lehem and Monolith
Neakuto Leab
Part 3: Gondar and Lake Tana
Introduction
Debre Berhan Selassie
Qusquam
Kibran Gabriel Monastery
Ura Kidane Mehret Monastery
Azwa Mariam Monastery
Narga Selassie Monastery
Mandaba Medhane Alem Monastery
Debre Sina Monastery, Debre Mariam Monastery
Bahir Galila Zacharias Monastery
Debre Selassie
Kota Mariam
Betre Mariam
Part 4: Timkat
Timkat
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
