Most Western Bibles Carry 66 or 73 Books. The Ethiopian Bible Preserves All 88.

Enoch, Jubilees, 1 to 3 Meqabyan and more, preserved for centuries in Ethiopian tradition, and now accessible in English, in one illustrated volume.

By Solomon's Gate Press

Updated Oct 2026

A reader's guide | 9 min read

Rediscover What Was Lost. Reconnect With What Is Sacred. This Is A Guide To The Complete Ethiopian Bible In English: What Is Inside, What The Pages Look Like, And How To Recognize The Publisher's Edition.

Most Western Bibles hold 66 or 73 books. The canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church holds 88, recognized since the earliest centuries of Christianity.

For the first time in generations, that complete sacred canon is available in English with reverence, clarity, and depth.

The Complete Ethiopian Bible in English (Illustrated), published by Solomon's Gate Press, prints all 88 books in one volume, with full-page illustrations.

Here is what is inside, what the printed pages look like, what comes with every copy, and how to recognize the publisher's edition.

66, 73 or 88: How Many Books Does Your Bible Hold?

The Complete Ethiopian Bible, available in English for the first time

That leaves 22 books that are not in the 66-book Bible.

This edition preserves the full 88-book canon, with Enoch, Jubilees and the other books in their traditional order.

It also restores extraordinary apocryphal and extracanonical works long hidden from modern readers, including Enoch, Jubilees, 1 to 3 Meqabyan, Joseph and Asenath, The Sibylline Oracles, and many more.

Texts once forgotten, now reclaimed.

The Books Ethiopia Kept

Lost scriptures missing from Western Bibles: an elder reading an ancient manuscript

Sacred texts like Enoch, Jubilees, Esdras, and Meqabyan were preserved for centuries in Ethiopian tradition. In this edition they are accessible in English.

Translations are drawn from the most faithful English renderings of the ancient Geʽez manuscripts, ensuring authenticity and spiritual depth.

An introduction and conclusion by Rev. Dr. Rance Settle (MDiv, DMin) frame the tradition. His pastoral insight and theological expertise guide readers through it, whether you are a believer, pastor, scholar, or seeker.

88 Books In Print, Including Enoch And Jubilees

Books Many Western Bibles Leave Out

Printed in canon order in this edition.

15The Prayer of Manasses
16The Book of Jubilees
17The Book of Enoch
18The Second Book of Enoch
21, 22First and Second Esdras
27Meqabyan I
28Meqabyan II
29Meqabyan III
32Psalm 151
34The Wisdom of Solomon

From the 88-book canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

It follows the canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, so it prints books many Western Bibles leave out, in canon order.

Jubilees is Book 16 and Enoch is Book 17, followed by the Second Book of Enoch as Book 18.

All 88 Books. One Printed Table Of Contents.

The printed table of contents, Books 13 to 31, listing Book 16 Jubilees and Book 17 Enoch

The opening page of Book 16, the Book of Jubilees

88 books, from Genesis through the New Testament. Alongside the books in most Western Bibles, the table of contents includes The Prayer of Manasses, Jubilees, Enoch, Second Enoch, First and Second Esdras, Meqabyan I, II and III, Psalm 151 and The Wisdom of Solomon, among others.

All of it in one volume.

See The Real Pages And Illustrations First

An open spread: The Creation of Light by Gustave Doré facing the text

These are photos of printed copies, not mockups.

Two-column text with chapter and verse numbers, footnotes that explain word choices, and full-page Gustave Doré illustrations facing the passages they show.

Book summaries with chapter references, cross-references and a glossary give you context to read at your own pace.

Before You Order Any Ethiopian Bible

The hardcover open, showing its gold gilded page edges

The safest way is ordering directly from the official store.

Your copy comes straight from Solomon's Gate Press, with working QR access to the bonus content and a support team for orders and access.

Whichever edition you are looking at, these are the four things worth checking before you order.

4 Things To Check In Any Ethiopian Bible

Check #1: All 88 Books, In One Volume
Look at the printed table of contents. This edition prints all 88 books of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo canon in one volume, from Genesis through the New Testament.
Check #2: Enoch And Jubilees In Print
These are the books most readers come for. Here, Jubilees is Book 16 and Enoch is Book 17, followed by the Second Book of Enoch as Book 18.
Check #3: Print You Can Read
This Bible uses standard-size biblical print, in two columns, with chapter and verse numbers and footnotes. The large print edition is a separate product.
Check #4: A Bonus Guide Page With A Working QR Code
The Bonus Guide page inside the book links to 100+ hours of audio narration, 150+ hours of video teachings and a digital library of 1,700+ texts.

CLEAR WINNER

The Complete Ethiopian Bible In English (All 88 Books In One Volume)

The Complete Ethiopian Bible in English, hardcover edition with gold gilded edges

4.6

An Amazon Best Seller

100K+ copies sold

Carrie P.'s copy on a table at home — “Absolutely love it I have dug so deep in the book of Enoch... I definitely suggest if you want to know a different side of the Bible....The real Bible”

**Carrie P.**Customer review

Why this edition?

Because it prints the full 88-book canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, in English, in one volume.

Translations are drawn from English renderings of the ancient Geʽez manuscripts, with an introduction and conclusion by Rev. Dr. Rance Settle (MDiv, DMin).

What You Will Find Inside

All 88 books. The canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, from Genesis through the New Testament, with the books in their traditional order.

Full-page illustrations. Gustave Doré illustrations, placed beside the passages they show.

Context on every page. Book summaries with chapter references, footnotes, cross-references and a glossary give you context to read at your own pace.

A hardcover made to be kept. Gold gilded page edges, a matte cover, a decorated spine and premium paper designed to minimize bleed-through.

Bonus access by QR code. 100+ hours of audio narration, 150+ hours of video teachings and a digital library of 1,700+ texts.

Pros

All 88 books in one volume
Enoch and Jubilees in print
Full-page Gustave Doré illustrations
QR audio files and video lessons included

Heads up: The separate audiobook and ebook are paid products, not part of this order. The QR audio files and video lessons come with every copy.

Order The Hardcover

Order The Hardcover Direct From The Publisher

One copy of the hardcover, with gold gilded page edges

The Complete Ethiopian Bible in English (Illustrated), Hardcover

88 printed books
Enoch and Jubilees in print
Gold gilded page edges
QR audio files and video lessons

$98.75 ~~$124.99~~

The Real Ethiopian Bible: sold and supported by Solomon's Gate Press

Ships with tracking, and the support team helps with orders and QR bonus access.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It: 100K+ Copies Sold

William H.'s copy, open to a full-page illustration — “What makes this edition especially powerful is how it brings together rare and often overlooked writings…”
**William H.**Customer review

Carrie P.'s copy, open to a full-page illustration — “There are 88 books as opposed to the 66 of a standard Bible.”
**Carrie P.**Customer review

Kathleen N.'s copy at home — “I am thrilled to have access to these sacred texts of wisdom.”
**Kathleen N.**Customer review

CVB's copy, open to The Creation of Light — “Very informative and easy to read.”
**CVB**Customer review

Stephanie B.'s copy, open to the table of contents — “I absolutely love this bible! It's so easy to read, It's easy to follow.”
**Stephanie B.**Customer review

Donzella's copy at home — “I am so impressed with this bible…”
**Donzella**Customer review

Carrol's copy: the cover and decorated spine — “This Bible is absolutely beautiful.”
**Carrol**Customer review

Excellent

Rated 4.6 / 5 · An Amazon Best Seller · Reviews from the store

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WHWilliam H.

Customer review

What makes this edition especially powerful is how it brings together rare and often overlooked writings, such as the Book of Enoch, Jubilees, the Books of Ezra, the Book of Wisdom, and other ancient works that many readers have never had the opportunity to explore in one place.

CCarrol

Customer review

I wish I could give this more stars. This Bible is absolutely beautiful. And it is HUGE!!! ... The richness of these ancient texts slowed me down, drew me into prayerful reflection, and helped me feel more connected to God and the early roots of belief.

CPCarrie P.

Customer review

The Ethiopian Bible has the books that I've always heard existed but never found. There are 88 books as opposed to the 66 of a standard Bible. The book is very large, making the type much larger than in a typical Bible.…

KNKathleen N.

Customer review

I am thrilled to have access to these sacred texts of wisdom. I bought several to give to friends and family. There is so much more to learn. Thank you for doing the hard work of translating, it certainly is a labor of love.

CVCVB

Customer review

Very informative and easy to read. ... The traditional order of books is maintained with the lost books inserted where they should be. Highly recommended for study.

SBStephanie B.

Customer review

I absolutely love this bible! It's so easy to read, It's easy to follow.

DDonzella

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I am so impressed with this bible...

2: A 66-Book Bible

books in most Western Bibles

What it does not include

Book of Enoch
Book of Jubilees
Esdras and the Meqabyan books

Most Western Bibles: 66 Books, Without Enoch Or Jubilees

Most Western Bibles hold 66 books.

The canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church holds 88. That leaves 22 books that are not in the 66-book Bible.

Sacred texts like Enoch, Jubilees, Esdras, and Meqabyan were preserved for centuries in Ethiopian tradition, missing from Western Bibles.

If Enoch and Jubilees are what you want to read, a 66-book Bible does not print them.

3: A 73-Book Bible

books, with the deuterocanonical books

What it does not include

Book of Enoch
Book of Jubilees
The Meqabyan books

73 Books, Still Without Enoch Or Jubilees

Some Western Bibles hold 73 books, with the deuterocanonical books included.

Enoch and Jubilees are still not among them. In the Ethiopian canon, Jubilees is Book 16 and Enoch is Book 17.

73 books is more than 66. It is still not 88.

4: A Copy Ordered Somewhere Else

The matte cover and decorated spine of the publisher's edition

The Bonus Guide page inside the book, with a QR code and steps

How To Recognize The Publisher's Edition

Ordering here ensures you receive the authentic Solomon's Gate Press edition with included QR bonus access and support. You can recognize it by four details:

What to look for in your copy

A matte cover
A decorated spine
A glossary and footnotes
A Bonus Guide page with a working QR code

The cover's “with audiobook & video lesson” seal refers to the QR files.

Not sure about your copy?

Contact the Solomon's Gate Press support team and they will help you verify your copy and resolve any access or order issue.

Order The Hardcover Direct From The Publisher

The Complete Ethiopian Bible in English (Illustrated), Hardcover

88 printed books
Enoch and Jubilees in print
Gold gilded page edges
QR audio files and video lessons

$98.75 ~~$124.99~~

The Real Ethiopian Bible: sold and supported by Solomon's Gate Press

Ships with tracking, and the support team helps with orders and QR bonus access.

Order From Solomon's Gate Press. It Is The Publisher's Edition.

All 88 books in one volume, printed with full-page illustrations, footnotes and a glossary. Here is what comes with every copy.

Audio files, 100+ hours.
Audio narration, reached through the QR code on the Bonus Guide page.

Video lessons, 150+ hours.
Video teachings, through the same QR code or the printed web address.

A digital library of 1,700+ texts.
Lifetime access, included with every copy.

Support if you need it.
Trouble getting in? The support team helps with QR and bonus access.

Pages Made To Be Read And Kept

A full-page illustration titled Dove Sent Forth From the Ark — Full-page Gustave Doré illustrations

Standard-size biblical print. Photographed in printed copies.

The edition to keep on a desk and come back to, and to pass on.

Many readers order more than one. As Kathleen N. wrote in her review: “I bought several to give to friends and family.”

Rediscover what was lost. Reconnect with what is sacred.

Order The Hardcover