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The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is known for preserving many ancient Christian texts. Which Old Testament book, excluded from most other Christian traditions, is an integral part of the Ethiopian Orthodox canon and is frequently referenced during the liturgy?
the book of enoch.
What miracle did Jesus perform for the paralyzed man who was lowered through the roof?
He healed him and forgave his sins (Mark 2:1-12)
What is the name of the tax collector who became one of Jesus' disciples?
Matthew
Which Old Testament figure interpreted Pharaoh's dream about seven years of plenty and seven years of famine?
Joseph
this prophet confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, calling down fire from heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal.
Elijah?
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Great Lent lasts for this many days.
55 days
What was the name of the pool where Jesus healed a blind man, telling him to wash in its waters?
Pool of Siloam (John 9:1-11)
Who was the Roman official that tried to stop Paul from preaching but was struck blind by God?
Elymas
what is the name of the king who ordered the destruction of all idols and the reform of Israel during his reign?
King Josiah
his 6th-century Ethiopian saint is known for his monastic life and for establishing a major Christian community in the highlands of Ethiopia.
St. Abbo (Abbo Selama)?
This hymn is sung during the Timkat procession, celebrating Christ’s baptism.
Zema Timkat
Which miracle did Jesus perform on the Sabbath that caused controversy, healing a man with a withered hand?
Healing the man with a withered hand (Mark 3:1-6)
In the parable of the talents, how many talents did the servant who hid his talents have?
One talent (Matthew 25:14-30)
Which prophet performed the miracle of making an iron axe head float?
Elisha (2 Kings 6:1-7)
This woman, a judge and prophetess in Israel, led the Israelites to victory against Jabin, the Canaanite king, alongside the military leader Barak.
Deborah
This council affirmed the Ethiopian Orthodox belief in Mary as both Theotokos and Aeternus.
Synod of Chalcedon?
Which Old Testament prophet performed the miracle of raising the Shunammite woman's son from the dead?
Elisha (2 Kings 4:18-37)
What was the name of the high priest who interrogated Jesus during his trial before the Sanhedrin?
Caiaphas
In the Old Testament, which king of Judah was taken into Babylonian captivity and later shown favor by the king of Babylon?
King Jehoiachin (2 Kings 25:27-30)
this king of Israel, known for his repentance after the prophet Nathan confronted him, was the author of many Psalms.
David?
in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, what is the name of the traditional liturgical prayer for the dead, which is commonly sung during funerals?
Kidane Meheret (also known as the "Prayer of Mercy")
This prophet, before healing the bitter waters of Jericho, used a piece of salt to purify the waters, which had been causing death and infertility in the land
Elisha
this saint, one of the first seven deacons in the early Church, became the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for his bold testimony about Jesus before the Sanhedrin.
st stephen
this king of Judah, who succeeded his father Ahaz, instituted religious reforms, removed idols, and prayed to God for deliverance from the Assyrian army, resulting in an angel killing 185,000 Assyrian soldiers.
Hezekiah? (2 Kings 19:35-37)
This Ethiopian official, a descendant of Cush, served as a high-ranking official in the court of the Egyptian Pharaoh, and was one of the earliest Ethiopian converts to Christianity.
Candace’s eunuch (Acts 8:27-39)? (Note: Candace is often seen as a title for the Queen of Ethiopia.)