What if the oldest and most complete Christian Bible was not in Europe-but in Africa?

The Ancient Light: A Complete History of the Ethiopian Bible is a sweeping, richly researched journey through one of the world's most mysterious and majestic religious traditions. Long hidden in the highlands of East Africa, the Ethiopian Bible preserves books lost to Western canon, chanted in the sacred syllables of Geʽez, illuminated by hand in monasteries carved from stone, and revered by kings, monks, and generations of faithful.

This groundbreaking volume uncovers the untold story of the Ethiopian Scriptures-how they were translated, preserved, and defended across centuries of war, colonization, and theological division. It brings to light the vibrant canon of 81 books, including 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and Meqabyan, that offer deep insight into early Christianity, Second Temple Judaism, and African theological imagination.

Discover how:

• The Aksumite Empire made Christianity a state religion before Rome

• Monastic scribes safeguarded ancient texts during jihad and revolution

• The Kebra Nagast shaped Ethiopia's royal dynasties and biblical self-identity

• Diaspora movements, Rastafarians, and Black theologians reclaim Ethiopia as a spiritual homeland

• The Ethiopian Bible challenges modern assumptions about race, scripture, and Christian origins

Whether you're a scholar, a seeker, or a lover of sacred history, The Ancient Light will transform the way you view the Bible, Africa, and the roots of the Christian faith. With over 15 chapters of in-depth research, stunning narrative, and appendices including maps, canonical lists, and manuscript illustrations, this is the definitive guide to a legacy too long overlooked.

Reclaim the forgotten story of the world's oldest living Bible-buy a copy now.