By LJDemissie May 5, 2025 Dedication This article is dedicated to Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, particularly to my late parents and His Holiness Abune Mathias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, for his wisdom and leadership in addressing dogma and doctrinal challenges at this critical moment in the church’s and Ethiopia’s history. His efforts in guiding the faithful through theological complexities remain invaluable in preserving Orthodox tradition. Introduction The concept of redemption, or ቤዛ (Bezā), is central to Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church theology. This Ge’ez and Amharic term, functioning as a noun, verb, and object noun, encapsulates salvation, atonement, and
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