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Kebra Nagast: The Glory of the Kings - The Ancient Ethiopian Epic of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and the Hidden History of the Ark of the Covena
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Series: Library of Alexandria - Esoteric, Book 241
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ISBN13: 9781807921699
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Apr 16 2026
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In The Kebra Nagast, also known as The Glory of the Kings, you will uncover one of the most culturally significant and deeply guarded historical narratives of the ancient world. Woven together by ancient Ethiopian scribes, this monumental text serves as both the foundational epic of the Ethiopian Empire and a missing chapter in the broader biblical tradition. It goes beyond the brief encounters mentioned in the canonical scriptures, fully expanding the legendary meeting of King Solomon and Makeda, the brilliant and powerful Queen of Sheba.
Far more than a simple love story, The Kebra Nagast is a thrilling chronicle of political power, divine favor, and secret rebellion. When their son, Menelik, comes of age, he travels to Jerusalem to meet his legendary father. What happens next changes the course of history forever: a daring plot is hatched to take the true Ark of the Covenant-the very throne of God-out of Israel and bring it to its new, eternal resting place in Aksum, Ethiopia.
This text is a vibrant tapestry of theology, prophecy, and myth. Have you ever wanted to know how the ancient world viewed the transition of divine favor from the Israelites to a new chosen people? The Kebra Nagast answers this by bridging Old Testament history with African heritage, presenting a profound, deeply spiritual worldview that has endured for centuries.
What You Will Discover in This Foundational Text:
- The Complete Queen of Sheba Epic Experience the highly detailed, romantic, and intellectual encounter between the extraordinarily wise King Solomon and the powerful Makeda.
- The Birth and Journey of Menelik Follow the coming-of-age story of Solomon and Makeda's son as he travels to Jerusalem to claim his royal birthright.
- The Taking of the Ark of the Covenant Read the gripping, suspenseful account of how the firstborn sons of Israel's elite secretly removed the Ark from the Temple and carried it to Ethiopia.
- The Genealogy of Divine Kingship Understand the spiritual lineage that established the Solomonic dynasty, ruling Ethiopia for thousands of years.
- A Masterpiece of African and Biblical Lore Gain a profound historical perspective on one of the most important pieces of African literature, blending Judeo-Christian theology with ancient Ethiopian tradition.
Whether you are a scholar of biblical apocrypha, a student of African history, or simply a lover of ancient, world-changing epics, The Kebra Nagast offers an unforgettable reading experience.
Step into a legendary narrative of kings, queens, and sacred relics. Begin your journey into the Glory of the Kings today.
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