A modern translation of the Kebra nagast : the glory of kings /

A modern translation of the Kebra nagast : the glory of kings / Kebra nagast (The glory of kings) compiled, edited and translated by Miguel F. Brooks. - 1st Red Sea Press ed. - Lawrenceville, N.J. : Red Sea Press, 1995. - xxxi, 193 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 22 cm.

Translation of an ancient Geez text that describes the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant from Jerusalem to Ethiopia and thereby establishes that the Kings of Ethiopia are descended from Solomon, King of Israel.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-193)

1569020337 (pbk) : 125.00 Birr 1569020337 (paper)

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Solomon, King of Israel.
Sheba, Queen of.


Ark of the Covenant.


Ethiopia--Kings and rulers.

PJ9101.E5 / K4313 1996

ETH 892.81 Mod 1995