Ge'ez and the Sacred Script of Axum

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Ge'ez language and script, the liturgical and literary backbone of the Aksumite Empire. They trace its origins from South Arabian script to its unique vocalized form, developed around the 4th century CE. The conversation covers the earliest inscriptions, such as the Ezana Stone, and the translation of the Bible into Ge'ez by missionaries like Frumentius. They discuss the role of Ge'ez in the Kebra Nagast, the royal chronicles, and the preservation of ancient texts. Lucas highlights the script's influence on later Ethiopian languages and its continued use in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, contrasting it with other ancient scripts like Greek and Coptic. Luna asks about the decipherment of Ge'ez and its connection to the Ark of the Covenant tradition. The episode ends with a reflection on how language anchors cultural identity across millennia. #GeEz #Aksum #EzanaStone #KebraNagast #Frumentius #EthiopianOrthodox #SemiticLanguages #AncientScripts #Epigraphy #Vocalization #SouthArabian #Missionaries #ArkOfTheCovenant #Christianity #Translation #History #FexingoHistory #Linguistics #KingdomOfAxum #AksumiteEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo