A BÍBLIA MAIS ANTIGA DO MUNDO NO LUGAR CONSTRUÍDO POR ANJOS

Summary

This video script explores the ancient Ethiopian Bible, believed to be the oldest in the world, preserving ancient Christian customs and texts such as the Book of Enoch and Jubilees. It delves into the history of Ethiopian Christianity, from its early adoption in the 4th century to its unique development, incorporating local culture and additional texts not recognized by other Christian traditions. The script also discusses the Garima Gospels, one of the earliest illustrated Christian Bibles, and the remarkable churches of Lalibela, carved out of rock in the 12th century. The Ethiopian Bible's obscurity is attributed to language barriers, lack of translations, and unique practices, but recent efforts have been made to translate and study it, revealing its historical significance and cultural heritage.

Takeaways

• 📜 The video introduces the Ethiopian Bible, the oldest in the world, containing books like Enoch and Jubilees that are not found in other Christian canons.
• 🌍 Christianity in Ethiopia is traced back to the baptism of a royal servant in the Acts of the Apostles and evangelization by early missionaries.
• 📖 The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has a unique version of the Bible written in Ge'ez, an ancient Ethiopian language, which includes additional texts not found in other Christian Bibles.
• ⛪ The spread of Christianity in Ethiopia is attributed to early rulers who were favorable to the religion and to numerous Christian immigrants seeking refuge.
• 🗿 The Garima Gospels, illustrated manuscripts named after the monk Abba Garima, are among the oldest Christian texts and are preserved in a remote Ethiopian monastery.
• 🎨 The Ethiopian Bible includes detailed illustrations and unique stylistic features, some of which are influenced by Byzantine art.
• 📚 The Ethiopian canon includes both broader and narrower versions, with the broader canon containing 81 books, including apocryphal texts.
• 🌟 Lalibela, known as the 'New Jerusalem,' is famous for its rock-hewn churches built in the 12th century, reflecting a blend of Christian and Judaic traditions.
• 🕍 The Ethiopian Orthodox Church preserves ancient liturgical practices and spiritual traditions that are largely unknown outside the country.
• 🔍 Recent scholarly interest in the Ethiopian Bible aims to make its unique features and texts more accessible through translation and research.

Q & A

What is the Ethiopian Bible considered to be?

The Ethiopian Bible is considered to be one of the oldest Bibles in the world, preserving ancient Christian customs and containing unique texts such as the Book of Enoch and Jubilees.

Why might the Ethiopian people and their Bible have been hidden or overlooked?

The Ethiopian people and their Bible may have been hidden or overlooked due to a lack of translations into other languages, the relatively small and isolated Ethiopian Orthodox Church community, and the inclusion of non-canonical texts.

What is the historical significance of the Garima Gospels?

The Garima Gospels are significant because they are one of the earliest illustrated Christian Bibles, dating back to the 6th century, and were discovered in a remote Ethiopian monastery.

What are the Garima Gospels named in honor of?

The Garima Gospels are named in honor of Saint Abba Garima, a monk who is believed to have brought the Gospels to Ethiopia in the 5th century.

What is unique about the Ethiopian Bible's language?

The Ethiopian Bible is unique in that it is written in Ge'ez, an ancient language spoken in Ethiopia that is no longer used in other parts of the world.

Why is the Ethiopian Bible not as well-known in the Western world?

The Ethiopian Bible is not as well-known in the Western world due to its limited translation into other languages and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church being relatively small and isolated compared to other Christian denominations.

What role did the nine colonizers play in the establishment of the Ethiopian Church?

The nine colonizers, who were mostly Monophysite Christians exiled from Byzantium, translated liturgical literature, built churches, founded monasteries, and laid the foundations of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

What is the connection between the Ethiopian Church and Judaism?

The Ethiopian Church has a connection with Judaism through its practices, such as abstaining from pork and infant circumcision on the eighth day, and architectural elements reminiscent of Solomon's Temple.

What is the significance of Lalibela in Ethiopian Christianity?

Lalibela is significant in Ethiopian Christianity as it is home to 11 uniquely carved rock churches built around 800 years ago, symbolizing the spiritual heart of Ethiopian Christianity.

What is the theory regarding the Ark of the Covenant and its connection to Ethiopia?

The theory suggests that the Ark of the Covenant was secretly transported from Israel to Ethiopia during the reign of King Manasseh of Judah, and has been hidden and guarded by virgin nuns in a chapel in Axum for nearly 3,000 years.