The Ethiopian Bible Reveals What Jesus Said After His Resurrection — Hidden for 2,000 Years

For nearly two millennia, the story of Jesus’s resurrection has been considered complete. But ancient scrolls within the Ethiopian Bible suggest there’s more—a series of powerful teachings Jesus shared after rising from the dead, words omitted from the modern Bible.

Locked away for centuries by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, these secret writings are now being rediscovered, offering fresh insight into what Jesus may have truly said in the days following the empty tomb.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church holds one of the oldest and largest biblical collections in the world, including books never accepted by the Roman Church. Among these texts is the Book of the Covenant, which claims to record Jesus’s teachings to his disciples after his resurrection.

Here, Jesus speaks not just as a teacher, but as the King of Heaven, urging his followers to build God’s kingdom through the power of the Holy Spirit, not violence. He emphasizes that inner transformation is more important than rituals or temples and warns that, over time, people will twist his words and misuse his name.

These ancient teachings predict a future where people shout Jesus’s name but their hearts are distant, building grand churches while neglecting the “temple of the soul.” Jesus speaks of wars, deception, and broken families, saying darkness will come when people no longer recognize his true voice.

One line reads, “Blessed are those who suffer for my name, not in word, but in silence,” showing Jesus’s compassion for the forgotten and the quietly faithful.

Another Ethiopian text, the Didascalia, offers practical advice: live simply, fast, pray, and avoid corrupt rulers and greedy merchants. Jesus warns against false leaders who appear holy but exploit the poor, saying, “Do not be like the scribes of the future who wear white robes but devour the houses of the poor.”

The Ethiopian Bible also contains prophecies about the future of faith. Jesus says his spirit will rise from unexpected places—deserts, mountains, and among the humble—rather than from powerful institutions. He teaches that true prayer comes from the heart and that silence can be more powerful than sermons.

Why were these teachings hidden? Ethiopian scholars say the Roman Church wanted a simple, controllable Bible and found the mystical, visionary Ethiopian texts too challenging and independent.

The Ethiopian Bible also claims Jesus stayed on earth for forty days after resurrection, revealing “Heavenly Scrolls” about angels, demons, and the power of the soul.

Some Ethiopian writings even present a radically different story: that Jesus was not crucified but lived, teaching peace and healing in harmony with nature. This version, known as the Ethiopian Gospel of Peace, depicts Jesus as a gentle teacher who valued balance and kindness over suffering and sacrifice.

Ethiopia’s ancient Christian tradition, untouched by colonization, preserved these unique texts. The Ethiopian Bible includes up to 88 books—far more than the Western canon—and is written in Ge’ez, an ancient language. Its independence allowed Ethiopia to maintain a spiritual, mystical form of Christianity, focused on inner light and personal transformation.

These hidden teachings challenge the traditional narrative and invite believers to seek the kingdom of God within, to live with love and compassion, and to remember that faith is not found in grand buildings, but in the quiet places of the heart. The Ethiopian Bible’s message is clear: the true voice of Christ endures, waiting to be heard by those who seek it deeply.

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