Part one of this work, which was published in 2008, had offer substantial knowledge about the History of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. This current publication is a direct Continuation which gives a more in depth Understanding about the topic at hand. The book presents how the Ethiopian Church has preserved Apostolic teachings and archaic Tradition of Christian faith throughout history. I generally believe that it can be utilized in four different contexts. First, it is preciously valuable for both foreigners and members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church throughout the world.
Second, it is highly recommended for Ethiopians and their children who are living in the Diaspora and who cannot read or write their national language. Thirdly, it is very instrumental to the great number of tourists and visitors flooding every year to know more about Ethiopian and the Ethiopian Church. Lastly, it is for different groups of individuals such as teachers, researchers, tourist guides and the like. I warmly congratulate Professor Lule Melaku for his successful completion.
Dr. Haddis Yeshane
Senior Professor at the Holy Tirinity
Theological College
The history of the Church is he History of the kingdom of God on Earth. As many people agree, I believe the understanding the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's History is the main key for understanding the History of Ethiopia. Professor Lule's work uniquely joins this fact shows fabulously how we can learn from our own past. $inee We are part of the whole in time and space, the Church History is the story of how we became who we now are. As a result, the Church has offered us a chance to be always connected with our true ancestries.Prindpally, writing Church history is not a one generation duty as long as the Church exists there is the History of the Church.And its our duty to record every detail of our time genuinely and carefully.Professorand Lule has fulfilled this obligation in a more sensible and rational way. In his fifty years of Academic Service, Professor has nurtured his student with numerous works. I would say this is one of the most precious gifts. I invite all to par-take this wonderful work.
Daniel SelfeMichael Feleke (BTh. MA)
Formerly teacher and researcher at the Holy Trinity Theological College
Now head of the Library Musewn of EOTC patriarchate
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