What We Built—and What It Actually Is: Testing the Ethiopian Text

For over a year, a translation was built from the Ethiopian tradition with the goal of finding a more faithful rendering of scripture—especially in areas where modern English versions appeared to drift. That work led to a reconstructed English text based on an Amharic Bible derived from older Geʽez manuscripts. But what was actually created? Tonight, that question is answered honestly.

 

This is not a defense of the work—it is a clarification of it. The difference between ancient source, preserved tradition, and modern translation is laid out clearly. The Ethiopian canon is examined in its proper context, the limitations of the translation pipeline are acknowledged, and the boundary between reconstruction and original text is restored.

 

The goal is not to replace scripture or introduce a new authority, but to test what has been preserved. This episode establishes the foundation going forward: everything— including this work—must be examined, refined, and proven. Not assumed.

 

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