The Book of the Bee

The Book of the Bee is an Ethiopian Christian text believed to have been written in the 13th century by the author Solomon of Akhlat. Its written in Geez an ancient Ethiopic language. The book is a compilation of theological and historical information including biblical narratives legends and teachings intended to instruct and edify readers. E.A. Wallis Budge translated The Book of the Bee from Geez into English and published it in 1886. The book provides valuable insights into the theological perspectives and cultural context of the Ethiopian Christian tradition. It covers a range of topics including creation the fall of humanity the lives of biblical figures and the end times.