This book contains only the Apocrypha of the Ethiopian Bible, those sacred books included in the official canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church but omitted from most traditional Western Bibles.

For centuries, these powerful writings were preserved in the Ge’ez language and held sacred by Ethiopian Christians, while remaining virtually unknown to the rest of the world. Now, for the first time, this large print English edition brings together these treasured texts in one accessible volume.

Within these pages, you will discover:

•  – Unique to the Ethiopian canon, these are not the same as the Catholic Maccabees, but powerful accounts of spiritual courage and resistance
•  – A profound prophetic work referenced in the New Testament
•  – A retelling of Genesis with added angelic insight and divine instruction

• 1 & 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), Baruch, and 4 Baruch

• Additions to Esther, The Letter of Jeremiah, Song of the Three Holy Children, Susanna, Bel and the Dragon

• The Prayer of Manasseh, Psalm 151

•  – A set of early Christian teachings found only in this tradition

What Makes This Edition Special?

✅ Contains only the Apocryphal books canonized in the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible
✅ Large print format for easy reading
✅ Carefully translated into clear, modern English
✅ An essential resource for Bible scholars, spiritual seekers, and lovers of ancient Christian texts
✅ A unique collection unavailable in traditional Bibles

Why These Books Matter

The Ethiopian Bible is considered the oldest and most complete Christian Bible, with 81 books in total. This edition focuses exclusively on the Apocrypha, the books that did not make it into Western Bibles but remain authoritative and sacred in the Ethiopian Church. These writings offer a deeper look into biblical history, prophecy, moral teachings, and the spiritual worldview of early Christianity as preserved in Africa.

Whether you're a curious reader, a student of theology, or someone seeking a deeper connection to early biblical roots, this book will open your eyes to a forgotten treasure trove of divine wisdom.