Axum's Ezana Stone Inscription and the Christian Conversion

In Episode 24, Lucas and Luna explore the Ezana Stone inscription, a trilingual monument in Ge'ez, Sabaean, and Greek that records King Ezana's conversion to Christianity in the 4th century CE. Lucas explains how the stone's text shifts from invoking the pagan god Mahrem to praising the Christian God, marking a pivotal moment in Axum's history. They discuss the political context: Ezana's wars against the Nuba and Kasu, the influence of the Syrian missionary Frumentius, and how Axum became one of the first Christian states. Lucas also highlights the controversy over whether Ezana's conversion was genuine or strategic, drawing from the stone's own words. The episode ties Axum's religious shift to its later identity as the 'Ethiopian Jerusalem' and the legend of the Ark of the Covenant. Specific details include the location of the stone in Axum, its dating to around 340–350 CE, and the phrase 'Lord of Heaven' found in all three languages. #EzanaStone #Aksumite #ChristianConversion #GeEz #Sabaean #Mahrem #Frumentius #Nuba #Kasu #4thCentury #Axum #Epigraphy #TrilingualInscription #EthiopianHistory #EastAfrica #AncientHistory #History #FexingoHistory #KingdomOfAxum #AksumiteEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo