Meqabyan I–III
Elias Marlowe
Meqabyan I–III is a new modern English translation with commentary of the three Books of Meqabyan from the Ethiopian biblical tradition.
These texts are not the Maccabees of the Greek canon and are not conventional historical accounts. Meqabyan confronts uncompromising themes: authority and rebellion, idolatry and faithfulness, martyrdom, judgment, and the resurrection of both soul and body.
For centuries, these books have remained largely inaccessible to Western readers, available only through fragmented, archaic, or poorly contextualized translations. This edition was created to address that gap.
Each chapter has been:
clear, modern, narrative Englishcontinuous prosethoughtful commentaryThe commentary is neither academic nor devotional. Its purpose is to guide modern listeners through the Ethiopian theological framework, symbolic language, and the internal logic of judgment, obedience, and resurrection.
This audiobook is ideal for listeners who:
Ethiopian biblical canonThe Book of Enochapocryphal scripture with real theological substanceMeqabyan I–III is not casual listening.
It is a text that declares rather than comforts.
An essential work for anyone seeking to understand one of the most ancient and uncompromising biblical traditions.
Duration - 7h 17m.
Author - Elias Marlowe.
Narrator - Nathan Hale.
Published Date - Sunday, 25 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2026 Oldpress ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Meqabyan I–III is a new modern English translation with commentary of the three Books of Meqabyan from the Ethiopian biblical tradition. These texts are not the Maccabees of the Greek canon and are not conventional historical accounts. Meqabyan confronts uncompromising themes: authority and rebellion, idolatry and faithfulness, martyrdom, judgment, and the resurrection of both soul and body. For centuries, these books have remained largely inaccessible to Western readers, available only through fragmented, archaic, or poorly contextualized translations. This edition was created to address that gap. Each chapter has been: clear, modern, narrative Englishcontinuous prosethoughtful commentaryThe commentary is neither academic nor devotional. Its purpose is to guide modern listeners through the Ethiopian theological framework, symbolic language, and the internal logic of judgment, obedience, and resurrection. This audiobook is ideal for listeners who: Ethiopian biblical canonThe Book of Enochapocryphal scripture with real theological substanceMeqabyan I–III is not casual listening. It is a text that declares rather than comforts. An essential work for anyone seeking to understand one of the most ancient and uncompromising biblical traditions. Duration - 7h 17m. Author - Elias Marlowe. Narrator - Nathan Hale. Published Date - Sunday, 25 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Oldpress ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:17
Introduction
Duration:00:54:38
Meqabyan 1 chapter 01
Duration:00:05:06
Meqabyan 1 chapter 01 commentary
Duration:00:03:39
Meqabyan 1 chapter 02
Duration:00:04:37
Meqabyan 1 chapter 02 commentary
Duration:00:03:09
Meqabyan 1 chapter 03
Duration:00:06:18
Meqabyan 1 chapter 03 commentary
Duration:00:05:01
Meqabyan 1 chapter 04
Duration:00:06:48
Meqabyan 1 chapter 04 commentary
Duration:00:04:29
Meqabyan 1 chapter 05
Duration:00:05:46
Meqabyan 1 chapter 05 commentary
Duration:00:04:37
Meqabyan 1 chapter 06
Duration:00:07:10
Meqabyan 1 chapter 06 commentary
Duration:00:03:42
Meqabyan 1 chapter 07
Duration:00:06:12
Meqabyan 1 chapter 07 commentary
Duration:00:04:12
Meqabyan 2 chapter 01
Duration:00:02:52
Meqabyan 2 chapter 01 commentary
Duration:00:03:34
Meqabyan 2 chapter 02
Duration:00:02:42
Meqabyan 2 chapter 02 commentary
Duration:00:03:45
Meqabyan 2 chapter 03
Duration:00:06:18
Meqabyan 2 chapter 03 commentary
Duration:00:04:01
Meqabyan 2 chapter 04
Duration:00:05:49
Meqabyan 2 chapter 04 commentary
Duration:00:03:33
Meqabyan 2 chapter 05
Duration:00:03:07
Meqabyan 2 chapter 05 commentary
Duration:00:03:30
Meqabyan 2 chapter 06
Duration:00:04:06
Meqabyan 2 chapter 06 commentary
Duration:00:03:25
Meqabyan 2 chapter 07
Duration:00:01:43
Meqabyan 2 chapter 07 commentary
Duration:00:03:16
Meqabyan 2 chapter 08
Duration:00:03:53
Meqabyan 2 chapter 08 commentary
Duration:00:03:40
Meqabyan 2 chapter 09
Duration:00:04:41
Meqabyan 2 chapter 09 commentary
Duration:00:03:21
Meqabyan 2 chapter 10
Duration:00:04:53
Meqabyan 2 chapter 10 commentary
Duration:00:02:45
Meqabyan 2 chapter 11
Duration:00:04:41
Meqabyan 2 chapter 11 commentary
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Meqabyan 2 chapter 12
Duration:00:03:32
Meqabyan 2 chapter 12 commentary
Duration:00:02:40
Meqabyan 2 chapter 13
Duration:00:03:09
Meqabyan 2 chapter 13 commentary
Duration:00:02:39
Meqabyan 2 chapter 14
Duration:00:06:19
Meqabyan 2 chapter 14 commentary
Duration:00:05:04
Meqabyan 2 chapter 15
Duration:00:03:28
Meqabyan 2 chapter 15 commentary
Duration:00:04:51
Meqabyan 2 chapter 16
Duration:00:03:11
Meqabyan 2 chapter 16 commentary
Duration:00:05:19
Meqabyan 2 chapter 17
Duration:00:02:18
Meqabyan 2 chapter 17 commentary
Duration:00:03:36
Meqabyan 2 chapter 18
Duration:00:02:59
Meqabyan 2 chapter 18 commentary
Duration:00:04:38
Meqabyan 2 chapter 19
Duration:00:03:11
Meqabyan 2 chapter 19 commentary
Duration:00:04:13
Meqabyan 2 chapter 20
Duration:00:02:29
Meqabyan 2 chapter 20 commentary
Duration:00:04:16
Meqabyan 2 chapter 21
Duration:00:05:15
Meqabyan 2 chapter 21 commentary
Duration:00:05:01
Meqabyan 3 chapter 01
Duration:00:02:52
Meqabyan 3 chapter 01 commentary
Duration:00:02:56
Meqabyan 3 chapter 02
Duration:00:02:56
Meqabyan 3 chapter 02 commentary
Duration:00:03:19
Meqabyan 3 chapter 03
Duration:00:07:04
Meqabyan 3 chapter 03 commentary
Duration:00:04:14
Meqabyan 3 chapter 04
Duration:00:05:52
Meqabyan 3 chapter 04 commentary
Duration:00:03:53
Meqabyan 3 chapter 05
Duration:00:03:21
Meqabyan 3 chapter 05 commentary
Duration:00:03:32
Meqabyan 3 chapter 06
Duration:00:04:08
Meqabyan 3 chapter 06 commentary
Duration:00:03:18
Meqabyan 3 chapter 07
Duration:00:01:37
Meqabyan 3 chapter 07 commentary
Duration:00:02:39
Meqabyan 3 chapter 08
Duration:00:04:05
Meqabyan 3 chapter 08 commentary
Duration:00:03:14
Meqabyan 3 chapter 09
Duration:00:04:47
Meqabyan 3 chapter 09 commentary
Duration:00:03:37
Meqabyan 3 chapter 10
Duration:00:05:11
Meqabyan 3 chapter 10 commentary
Duration:00:02:54
Meqabyan 3 chapter 11
Duration:00:04:41
Meqabyan 3 chapter 11 commentary
Duration:00:03:32
Meqabyan 3 chapter 12
Duration:00:03:34
Meqabyan 3 chapter 12 commentary
Duration:00:03:12
Meqabyan 3 chapter 13
Duration:00:02:52
Meqabyan 3 chapter 13 commentary
Duration:00:03:03
Meqabyan 3 chapter 14
Duration:00:06:51
Meqabyan 3 chapter 14 commentary
Duration:00:03:11
Meqabyan 3 chapter 15
Duration:00:03:37
Meqabyan 3 chapter 15 commentary
Duration:00:03:15
Meqabyan 3 chapter 16
Duration:00:03:14
Meqabyan 3 chapter 16 commentary
Duration:00:02:55
Meqabyan 3 chapter 17
Duration:00:02:21
Meqabyan 3 chapter 17 commentary
Duration:00:02:39
Meqabyan 3 chapter 18
Duration:00:02:59
Meqabyan 3 chapter 18 commentary
Duration:00:03:08
Meqabyan 3 chapter 19
Duration:00:03:05
Meqabyan 3 chapter 19 commentary
Duration:00:03:14
Meqabyan 3 chapter 20
Duration:00:02:32
Meqabyan 3 chapter 20 commentary
Duration:00:03:09
Meqabyan 3 chapter 21
Duration:00:05:18
Meqabyan 3 hapter 21 commentary
Duration:00:03:13
Ending Credits
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