What is the difference with the Ethiopian Bible?

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More books, different sources.
I think it relies on the Septuagint and the Samaritan Pentateuch.
Has more Apocrypha, 3rd Maccabees, all the Enochs, Jubulees, some other stuff, Bell and the Dragon, letters of Clement.

Per Grok:

The Protestant Bible and the Ethiopian Bible (used by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church) differ significantly in their canon, language, historical context, and theological emphasis. Below is a concise comparison:
1. Number of Books
• Protestant Bible: Contains 66 books (39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament), based on the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) for the Old Testament and the universally accepted New Testament canon.
• Ethiopian Bible: Includes 81 books (46 Old Testament, 35 New Testament), with a broader canon that incorporates additional texts not found in Protestant or Catholic Bibles. Some sources suggest up to 88 books, though 81 is the standard count in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.
2. Additional Books in the Ethiopian Bible
• The Ethiopian Bible includes unique texts not found in the Protestant canon, such as:
? Book of Enoch: Contains apocalyptic visions and angelology, quoted in Jude 1:14–15 but excluded from Protestant canon due to questions about its inspiration.
? Book of Jubilees: Also known as “Little Genesis,” it provides an alternative account of Genesis and Exodus.
? 1, 2, and 3 Meqabyan (Ethiopian Maccabees): Distinct from the Greek Maccabees in other traditions, these focus on Jewish history and martyrdom.
? Esdras (1, 2, and Ezra Sutuel), Baruch, Tobit, Judith, and others, some of which overlap with Catholic deuterocanonical books but include unique Ethiopic versions.
? New Testament Additions: Includes texts like the Ethiopic Didascalia and parts of the Sinodos (church order documents).
• The Protestant Bible excludes these, adhering to the Hebrew Bible’s canon for the Old Testament and rejecting apocryphal/deuterocanonical books.
3. Language
• Protestant Bible: Typically translated from Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament) into modern languages like English (e.g., King James Version, NIV).
• Ethiopian Bible: Written in Ge’ez, an ancient Semitic language still used in Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy, though no longer spoken. Some texts have Amharic translations, but English translations of the full canon are rare and incomplete.
4. Historical and Cultural Context
• Protestant Bible: Developed during the Reformation (16th–17th centuries), emphasizing sola scriptura (Scripture alone) and aligning the Old Testament with the Jewish Tanakh. The King James Version (1611) is a prominent example, created for accessibility and doctrinal consistency.
• Ethiopian Bible: Rooted in Ethiopia’s early adoption of Christianity (4th century AD), possibly linked to the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26–39. Its canon reflects texts preserved from early Jewish-Christian communities, including those from the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament). The Garima Gospels, dated between 330–650 AD, are among the oldest manuscripts.
5. Theological Framework
• Protestant Bible: Emphasizes Scripture as the sole authority, with the 66-book canon seen as divinely inspired and sufficient (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Apocryphal books are often viewed as valuable but not canonical.
• Ethiopian Bible: Balances Scripture with tradition, with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church considering its broader canon authoritative. Books like Enoch and Jubilees add theological depth, particularly on angelology and eschatology.
6. Physical and Artistic Features
• Protestant Bible: Modern versions (e.g., KJV) lack the illustrative richness of ancient manuscripts, focusing on text for wide distribution.
• Ethiopian Bible: Known for vibrant illustrations, especially in the Garima Gospels, with manuscripts on goatskin preserved in monasteries, like the Garima Monastery in Tigray.
7. Availability and Accessibility
• Protestant Bible: Widely available in multiple languages and formats (print, digital).
• Ethiopian Bible: Not fully compiled in one published volume, even in Ethiopia. Many additional books lack English translations, and the original Ge’ez manuscripts are often inaccessible, stored in monasteries.

Summary
The Ethiopian Bible, with its 81-book canon, is larger and includes unique texts like Enoch and Jubilees, reflecting Ethiopia’s ancient Christian heritage and use of Ge’ez. The Protestant Bible, with 66 books, aligns with the Hebrew Bible and emphasizes a streamlined canon. These differences stem from distinct historical, cultural, and theological developments, with the Ethiopian Bible offering a broader, more diverse scriptural tradition.

Ethiopian bible is probably closer to the original than what you see now.