
The Kebra Nagast
The Queen of Sheba & Her Only Son MenyelekBy AnonymousLength10h 20m
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The Kebra Nagast, attributed to an author known as Anonymous, is a religious and historical text that focuses on the establishment of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. The book intertwines biblical narratives with Ethiopian legends, promoting the idea of Ethiopia as a chosen land and center of Christian belief. Written in a poetic and flowing style, The Kebra Nagast is both a historical document and a religious testament, emphasizing Ethiopia's connection to the ancient Israelites. The text sheds light on the cultural and religious significance of Ethiopia within a broader literary context, bridging the gap between African and Middle Eastern narratives.
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Length10 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LI KI (The Book of Rites)
2Introduction
3I.—The Manuscripts of the Kebra Nagast and Their Arrival in Europe. The Labours of Bruce, Dillmann, Prætorius, Wright, Zotenberg, and Bezold. King John's Letter to Lord Granville. Date of Compilation of the Kebra Nagast. The Ethiopian Work Based on Coptic and Arabic Sources, Etc.
4II.—English Translation of the Arabic Text Describing How the Kingdom of David Was Transferred From Jerusalem to Ethiopia
5III.—Legends of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba in the Kur’ân and in Muhammadan Literature
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6IV.—Modern Legends of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
7V.—The Contents of the Kebra Nagast Described
81. Concerning the Glory of Kings
92. Concerning the Greatness of Kings
103. Concerning the Kingdom of Adam
114. Concerning Envy
125. Concerning the Kingdom of Seth
136. Concerning the Sin of Cain
147. Concerning Noah
158. Concerning the Flood
169. Concerning the Covenant of Noah
1710. Concerning Zion
1811. The Unanimous Declaration of the Three Hundred and Eighteen Orthodox Fathers
1912. Concerning Canaan 37
2013. Concerning Abraham
2114. Concerning the Covenant of Abraham
2215. Concerning Isaac and Jacob
2316. Concerning Rôbêl (Reuben)
2417. Concerning the Glory of Zion
2518. How the Orthodox Fathers and Bishops Agreed
2619. How This Book Came to Be Found
2720. Concerning the Division of the Earth
2821. Concerning the Queen of the South
2922. Concerning Tâmrîn, the Merchant
3023. How the Merchant Returned to Ethiopia
3124. How the Queen Made Ready to Set Out on Her Journey
3225. How the Queen Came to Solomon the King
3326. How the King Held Converse With the Queen
3427. Concerning the Labourer
3528. How Solomon Gave Commandments to the Queen
3629. Concerning the Three Hundred and Eighteen [Patriarchs]
3730. Concerning How King Solomon Swore to the Queen
3831. Concerning the Sign Which Solomon Gave the Queen
3932. How the Queen Brought Forth and Came to Her Own Country
4033. How the King of Ethiopia Travelled
4134. How the Young Man Arrived in His Mother's Country
4235. How King Solomon Sent to His Son the Commander of His Army
4336. How King Solomon Held Intercourse With His Son
4437. How Solomon Asked His Son Questions
4538. How the King Planned to Send Away His Son With the Children of the Nobles
4639. How They Made the Son of Solomon King
4740. How Zadok the Priest Gave Commands to David the King
4841. Concerning the Blessing of Kings
4942. Concerning the Ten Commandments
5043. How the Men of the Army of Israel Received [Their] Orders