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Ethiopia
Meet EBC Interview with Rhonda Sand
Rhonda Sand was interviewed by ETV in Addis regarding Christian travel developments in Biblical Ethiopia. Why Faith-Based Tourism in Ethiopia Matters Rhonda’s tours attract Christian travelers, who have previously visited Israel, Jordan, or followed Paul’s missionary journeys through Greece and Turkey. Now, they’re looking for something deeper – and they’re finding it in Ethiopia. “Ethiopia keeps the Bible alive,” says…
Experience an Ark of the Covenant Christian Tour in Ethiopia
Experience the adventure of following the route of the Ark of the Covenant through Ethiopia on a Christian tour exploring the Biblical history of Ethiopia.
Operation Solomon: 14,000 Jews Return from Ethiopia
The Jews of Ethiopia Return Home And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. – Ezekiel 12:15 On May 25, 1991, a lost people were transported back to their ancient home. More than 14,000 Ethiopian Jews were returned to the Holy Land in less than two…
The “Sleeping Beauty” of Ethiopian Archaeology
The Secrets of Ethiopian Archaeology Continue to Expand our Understanding Explore the secret tomb of a wealthy mystery woman known as Sleeping Beauty in the remote country of Ethiopia with legendary Biblical explorer Bob Cornuke. In the Gheralta plateau in Ethiopia, an archaeologist searched for the history of the Queen of Sheba and made an unnerving discovery. A 20-foot stone…
Herodian Stones at Former Ethiopian Jewish Temple
On one of our trips to Ethiopia, we visited Christian sites like a Sabean (Sheba) Temple that was built in 700 BC; later on it was converted to a Jewish Temple. In around 600 AD, the then Jewish Temple was used as a Christian Church. However, the baptismal pool remains today. Pastor Stan Felder above points out the Herodian style…
Ethiopia: Earliest Known Illuminated Biblical Scripts Found
An ancient monastery in Northern Ethiopia has revealed the earliest known illuminated Biblical Gospel manuscripts. The Biblical scripts have not left the tiny monastery since they were written between 330 and 650 AD. This carbon dating was conducted in Oxford in late 2010. There had been a 1500-year old oral tradition associating the Gospels with a Syrian monk who sought…
Ancient Manuscripts in Egypt & Ethiopia Still Relevant Today
Christian Manuscripts in Egypt and Ethiopia from 110 AD In 1886-1887 the Apocalypse of Peter manuscript or the Revelation of Peter was found north of Luxor, Egypt. Luxor is an area known for its many sites, like monasteries and churches, for the early church in Egypt. It was written in 110 AD. Another Apocalypse of Peter was found in Ethiopia…
Shepherds of Ancient Biblical Practices
Thousands of members of the Beta Israel community, also known as Ethiopian Jews, celebrated a unique holiday at the end of November. Traditionally on Sigd Holiday, the community fasts for a day during which they meet in the morning.
Ark of Covenant stone discovery discussed by Aksum museum curator
On September 29 2010, Aksum (Axum) museum curator Tewdros Abreham discussed the recent discovery of a stone that was unearthed under Dungur Palace (Queen of Sheba Palace). The altar or stone most likely was the first used for the Ark of the Covenant’s arrival in Ethiopia when Menelik and the Levite priests sons brought the Ark and its Tablets (Tabbots)…
Uncovering the Mystery of Melchizedek in Ethiopia
Evidence of Melchizedek, the most mysterious Biblical man mentioned in the Bible, has been uncovered in our travels throughout Ethiopia and Israel. Back in 2016, we had an exciting time in Israel as there were many elements of discovery unveiled, one of which may lead to archaeological evidence of Melchizedek.  If you haven’t had an opportunity yet to listen to…