The Ethiopian Bible: A Conversation with Lisa Fields and Dr. Vince Bantu

Lisa Fields and Dr. Vince Bantu discuss the rich history and unique aspects of the Ethiopian Bible. The conversation shed light on the differences between the Ethiopian Bible and the Protestant Bible, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the scriptures.

Key Points:

• Historical Context: The discussion began with the historical background of the Ethiopian Bible.
• Unique Canon: The Ethiopian Bible contains 81 books, a broader collection compared to the Protestant Bible’s 66. This includes books like Enoch and Jubilees.
• Core Message Consistency: Despite the difference in the number of books, Dr. Bantu emphasized that the central message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains consistent across canons [29:18].
• Deeper Understanding: Viewers were encouraged to explore the deuterocanonical and Ethiopian books to enrich their faith and trust in God’s Word [28:50].
• Importance of Community: The conversation also highlighted the role of community in interpreting faith and scripture [37:03].
• African Christianity: Dr. Bantu concluded by celebrating the long-standing tradition of Christianity in Africa, urging Black Christians to embrace their unique expressions of faith [43:34], [46:19].

Bible Verses Referenced:

• Deuteronomy 33 [14:47]
• Jude 1:14-15 [14:15]
• Acts 8 (Ethiopian eunuch story) [33:32]
• 1 John (reference to the spirit of the antichrist) [32:21]