Ancient Churches of Ethiopia by David W Phillipson

Ancient Churches of Ethiopia by David W Phillipson

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The kings of Aksum formally became Christian during the second quarter of the fourth century, making Ethiopia the second country (after Armenia) in the world officially to adopt the faith. This book offers an account of Ethiopian Christian civilization and its churches both built and rock-hewn - from the Aksumite period to the thirteenth century.

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Ancient Churches of Ethiopia by David W Phillipson

The kings of Aksum formally became Christian during the second quarter of the fourth century, making Ethiopia the second country (after Armenia) in the world officially to adopt the faith. This book offers an account of Ethiopian Christian civilization and its churches both built and rock-hewn - from the Aksumite period to the thirteenth century.

David W. Phillipson is Emeritus Professor of African Archaeology, University of Cambridge.

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ISBN 13 9780300141566
ISBN 10 0300141564
Title Ancient Churches of Ethiopia
Author David W Phillipson
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Yale University Press
Year published 2009-05-22
Number of pages 288
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