Book of Axum III: Historical and Legal Documents

This last section of the Book of Axum provides a comprehensive historical account of the kings of Aksum, detailing their reigns, notable events, and legal decrees that shaped the kingdom's governance. It emphasizes the restoration of the royal throne and the laws established by previous rulers, particularly during the reigns of Zar'a Ya'qob and Sarga Dengel. The text also highlights significant occurrences, including the persecution of Jacobite Christians, the arrival of metropolitans from Egypt, and the treasures entrusted to local leaders. It concludes with reflections on the power dynamics and the influence of the church within the historic confines of the Ethiopian kingdom.

• | Author: Carlo Conti Rossini
• | Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company
• | Publication Date: Jan 15, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 30 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-13: 9798330318087