This book contains a comprehensive collection of apocryphal texts that are part of the Ethiopian biblical tradition. It includes various books not found in most other Christian Bibles, such as:

-The Book of Enoch The Book of Enoch, also known as 1 Enoch, is an ancient Jewish apocalyptic religious text attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. It contains unique material on various topics: --Origins of demons and Nephilim --The fall of certain angels --Explanation for the moral necessity of the Genesis flood --Prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign of the Messiah

-The Book of Jubilees The Book of Jubilees is an ancient Jewish apocryphal text that provides an alternative account of biblical history from creation to the time of Moses. It was likely composed in the second century BCE, between 160-150 BC. The book derives its name from its unique chronological structure, which divides history into periods or "jubilees" of 49 years each.

-1-3 Meqabyan 1-3 Meqabyan, also known as the Ethiopian Maccabees or Ethiopic Maccabees, are three books found exclusively in the Ethiopian Orthodox Old Testament Biblical canon. These texts are distinct from the more widely known Books of Maccabees found in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Bibles. --First Book of Meqabyan (1 Meqabyan). This book consists of 36 chapters and narrates two separate revolts against Seleucid rule over Judea. It features: .A story about three sons of Meqabis who oppose a tyrannical king's idolatry. .A second group of brothers named Yihuda (Judah), Meqabis, and Mebikyas, who lead a successful revolt against King Akrandis of Midian. .A unique retelling of historical events, including a decapitation of a king during dinner. --Second Book of Meqabyan (2 Meqabyan). Comprising 21 chapters, this book includes: .An account of a king of Moab named Meqabis who wages war against Israel as divine punishment. .The story of Meqabis repenting and teaching God's law to the people of Israel. .Emphasis on the doctrine of physical resurrection and sectarian splits in 1st century Judaism. --Third Book of Meqabyan (3 Meqabyan).The shortest of the three, with 10 chapters, this book: .Focuses on salvation, punishment, and maintaining faith in God. .Illustrates its teachings through the lives of biblical figures like Adam, Job, and David. .Discusses the Devil's role in tempting humans to sin.

-The Wisdom of Solomon The Wisdom of Solomon, also known as the Book of Wisdom, is an ancient Jewish text composed in Greek, likely in Alexandria, Egypt, around the late first century BC. It is considered part of the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical Books, accepted as Scripture by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches but not included in Protestant Bibles. The book consists of 19 chapters and is divided into three main sections: --Book of Eschatology (chapters 1-5) .Exhortation to justice .Contrasts between the wicked and the just .Appeal to wisdom --Book of Wisdom (chapters 6-9) .Solomon's discourse on wisdom, wealth, power, and prayer --Book of History (chapters 10-19) .Review of Israel's history through the lens of wisdom .God's power and mercy .Critique of false worship

-The Books of Maccabees The Books of Maccabees are a series of ancient Jewish texts that recount the history of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. There are four main books, with the first two being the most significant.

-The Book of Tobit The Book of Tobit is an apocryphal Jewish work from the 3rd or early 2nd century BCE that tells the story of two Israelite families: the blind Tobit in Nineveh and the abandoned Sarah in Ecbatana. It is considered part of the deuterocanonical books, accepted as scripture by Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches but not included in Protestant Bibles. The narrative focuses on Tobit's son Tobias, who embarks on a journey guided by the angel Raphael to retrieve a sum of money and ultimately marries Sarah, overcoming a demon named Asmodeus with divine help.

-The Book of Judith The Book of Judith is an apocryphal Jewish text that tells the story of a courageous widow named Judith who saves her people from the Assyrian army. Set during a siege of the Israelite city of Bethulia, the narrative focuses on Judith's heroic actions

-Bel and the Dragon Bel and the Dragon is an apocryphal Jewish story that appears as chapter 14 in the Septuagint Greek version of the Book of Daniel. It is considered deuterocanonical, accepted as scripture by Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches but not included in Protestant Bibles or Jewish tradition. The narrative consists of three main parts: --The story of Bel: Daniel exposes the trickery of Bel's priests, who secretly consume offerings meant for the idol. Using ashes spread on the temple floor, Daniel reveals their footprints, leading to their execution and the destruction of Bel's statue and temple. --The story of the Dragon: Daniel is challenged to worship a living dragon revered by the Babylonians. He kills the dragon by feeding it a mixture of pitch, fat, and hair, causing it to burst open. --Daniel in the Lions' Den: As a consequence of destroying Bel and the dragon, Daniel is thrown into a den with seven lions for six days. He survives with divine help, receiving food from the prophet Habakkuk, who is miraculously transported to the den.

-Susanna The story of Susanna, also known as The History of Susanna, is a narrative included in the Greek additions to the Book of Daniel, found in the Christian Apocrypha. It is considered deuterocanonical by Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches but is not part of the Jewish or Protestant canon. The tale is set during the Jewish exile in Babylon and highlights themes of faith, justice, and divine intervention.

-The Ascension of Isaiah The Ascension of Isaiah is an early Christian apocryphal text, likely composed in the 2nd century CE. It consists of three main sections: --The Martyrdom of Isaiah (chapters 1-5): Describes Isaiah's prophecies to King Hezekiah Recounts Isaiah's execution by being sawn in half under King Manasseh --The Testament of Hezekiah (embedded within the martyrdom narrative): Contains prophecies about Christ, widespread evil, and end times events --The Vision of Isaiah (chapters 6-11): Narrates Isaiah's mystical journey through seven heavens Describes a cosmic view of Christ's descent to earth, crucifixion, and ascension

The Ethiopian Bible is known for preserving many ancient texts in their most complete forms, particularly in the Ge'ez language. This collection offers readers a unique opportunity to explore biblical literature that has shaped Ethiopian Christianity for centuries and provides insights into diverse traditions within early Christianity.