The Church receives Holy Scripture and apostolic tradition together as foundations of faith.
The Ethiopian biblical canon
The English teaching library describes a canon of 81 books: 46 in the Old Testament and 35 in the New Testament. It includes books such as Enoch and Jubilees alongside the books familiar to many Christian readers.
Reading with the Church
Scripture is heard in worship, studied in the Church, and reflected upon in personal prayer. Begin with the Gospel readings and ask the clergy for guidance in building a regular practice.
BEGIN YOUR STUDY
Read a Gospel. Reflect on a Psalm. Bring your questions to the Church.
CONTINUE READINGRead the full English teaching
Open the Resource LibrarySummarized from EthiopianOrthodox.org. Speak with the clergy for guidance in parish life.