The Kebra NagastCosimo, Inc., 2004 M11 1 - 241 pages A "great storehouse of legends and traditions" according to translator E.A. Wallis Budge, 'The Kebra Nagast' most likely dates back to the sixth century AD, and provides an alternative view of many biblical stories. According to this ancient text, the kings of Ethiopia were descended from Solomon, King of Israel, and the Queen of Sheba; the Ark of the Covenant had been brought from Jerusalem to Aksum by Meyelek, the son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba; and the God of Israel had transferred his place of abode on earth from Jerusalem to Aksum, the ecclesiastical and political capital of Ethiopia.." . .[O]nly in the Kebra Nagast, and not in the Bible. . . the bold assertion is made. . . that the Ark had gone from Jerusalem to Ethiopia.."" . . [H]ow could the most important Biblical object in the world end up in the heart of Africa. . . ? The Kebra Nagast with a great deal of weight and historical authenticity. . . offers a clear answer to this question. . . as Ethiopia's claim to be the last resting place of the lost Ark remains unchallenged. . .."" . . [T]he Kebra Nagast's audacious claim of a massive cover-up. . . [and] all information about the tragic loss of the Ark during Solomon's reign had been suppressed, which is why no mention is made of it in the Scriptures.."" . . a great epic. . . a remarkable document. . . erected above a solid foundation of historical truth."--Graham Hancock"The Sign and the Seal"E.A. WALLIS BUDGE was the curator of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum and he collected a large number of manuscripts. He is perhaps best known for translating "The Egyptian Book of The Dead," but he also created books of translated hieroglyphs, Egyptian religion, mythology, and magic. He was knighted in 1920. |
Contents
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Nebuchadnezzar the son of Karmîn a descendant of Shem | 128 |
The King of Persia a descendant of Tamar | 133 |
The King of Moab a descendant of Lot | 135 |
The King of Amalek a descendant of Lot | 136 |
The King of Philistia a descendant of Samson | 137 |
How Akamḥêl the son of Samson slew Țebrêlês the son of the King of the Philistines | 139 |
Abrahams journey into Egypt | 141 |
The King of the Ishmaelites | 144 |
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The Kingdom of Adam | 3 |
Abraham | 9 |
The Agreement of the Orthodox Fathers and Bishops | 16 |
The Return of Tâmrîn to Ethiopia | 23 |
BaynaLeḥkem i Menyelek is anointed King of Ethiopia and is called David II | 39 |
The Blessing of Kings | 41 |
The Ten Commandments | 42 |
The King must not be reviled | 44 |
The Sons of the Nobles who are to go to Ethiopia make a plot | 45 |
The Plot to steal the Tabernacle of Zion from the Temple in Jerusalem | 46 |
The Offering of Azariah and the King | 47 |
How they stole the Tabernacle of Zion | 48 |
How Solomon blessed his son David II | 50 |
Solomon bids Zadok fetch the covering of the Tabernacle of Zion 43 The Priests and Officials of the Court of David II in Ethiopia | 51 |
66 | 59 |
salem | vi |
9 | xxx |
10 | 74 |
53 | 78 |
54 | 80 |
56 | 84 |
58 | 86 |
Solomon arrives in Egypt and questions the Egyptians | 88 |
Solomons Lament for the Tabernacle of Zion | 89 |
61 | 95 |
Solomons Resignation to the Will of God | 99 |
The Elders accept Solomons View and decide to keep the theft of Zion a secret | 100 |
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Solomon a prototype of Christ | 105 |
The Death Lament of Solomon | 107 |
The Virgin Mary our Lady of Salvation | 110 |
The Conversation of Solomon with the Angel concerning Christ | 114 |
The Reign of Rehoboam | 117 |
12 | 120 |
The Virgin Mary the daughter of David | 121 |
Adrâmî the son of Solomon becomes King of Rômê | 125 |
The King of Medyâm a descendant of Shem | 126 |
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How Queen Mâkědâ rejoiced at his coming | 145 |
How Queen Mâkědâ made her son King of Ethiopia | 146 |
How the Ethiopian Nobles swore fidelity to him | 147 |
BaynaLeḥkem describes to his Mother his anointing as King | 150 |
Queen Mâkĕdâs Address to the Israelites in Ethiopia | 152 |
How Azariah praised the Queen and her Royal City | 155 |
Regulations about Meats clean and unclean | 159 |
How the Kingdom of BaynaLeḥkem David II was estab lished in Ethiopia | 162 |
How the Men of Rômê Byzantium destroyed the Faith | 163 |
accepted | 167 |
The Prophecies concerning Christ | 169 |
The Murmuring of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron | 174 |
The Rod of Moses and the Rod of Aaron | 177 |
Parable of the Two Slaves i e the Devil and Adam | 183 |
How the Angels rebelled against God when He created Adam | 184 |
13 | 187 |
Concerning Him that existeth in everything | 190 |
The Beginning | 191 |
The Horns of the Altar and their Significance | 195 |
The Ark of Noah and the Talk of the Wicked | 196 |
The Belief of Abraham | 200 |
Prophecies concerning the Coming of Christ | 201 |
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Christs Glorious Entrance into Jerusalem | 209 |
The Wickedness of the Jews | 211 |
The Crucifixion | 213 |
IIO The Resurrection | 215 |
The Ascension of Christ and His Second Coming | 216 |
II2 The Prophets as prototypes of Christ | 218 |
The Chariot and the Vanquisher of the Enemy | 221 |
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The Judgement of Israel | 224 |
The Chariot of Ethiopia | 225 |
Colophon | 228 |
Index | 230 |
52 | 231 |
Zadok gives David II the covering of the Tabernacle of Zion 76 53 The Gift of the Wagon of Zion to Ethiopia 54 How David II prophesied and salu... | 232 |
82 | 234 |
List of Passages quoted from the Old and New Testaments | 240 |
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Common terms and phrases
Abraham Adam Amalek Angel apparel Azâryâs beasts behold Benaiah blessed Brit brought Chap children of Israel Christ commanded concerning country of Ethiopia Covenant daughter David earth Egypt Emperor of Ethiopia enemies everything gave given unto glory gold hand hath hearken heart heaven heavenly Zion Holy Holy of Holies honour Isaac Isaiah Israel Jerusalem Jews Judah Karmîn KEBRA NAGAST King of Ethiopia King of Rômê King Solomon kingdom kingdom of Israel land Lord Mâkědâ Menyelek mercy Moses mother Noah Pharaoh Philistines praise Prophet prophesied Psalm Queen Rehoboam reigned rejoiced righteousness saith salvation say unto seed of Shem sent servant Sheôl Solomon the King spake Tabernacle Tâmrîn therein thine things thou hast thou shalt thou wilt throne thy father thy seed thyself transgress unto thee wagons wife wisdom Woe be unto wood word worship Zadok the priest
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