Saints of Ethiopia

Largely unknown to Western audiences, the ancient land of Ethiopia possesses a treasure trove of spirituality. From its providential beginnings under Saint Frumentius, who was captured by pirates as a boy only to ascend to the heights of empire, to its apogee under King Kaleb, the mighty crusader and champion of the persecuted, the Ethiopian Church represents a unique and inspiring chapter in the history of Christianity.

This volume brings together rare texts, many of which are translated into English for the very first time. These include the Life and Teachings of Saint Moses, a repentant thief who became one of the greatest Desert Fathers, and the Life of Saint Jared the Melodist, who was taught divine melodies in heaven by the angels themselves. An in-depth introduction drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship sheds new light on the conversion of the country