The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia: A History - Paperbackby John Binns (Author) Surrounded by steep escarpments to the north, south and east, Ethiopia has always been geographically and culturally set apart. It has the longest archaeological record of any country in the world: indeed, this precipitous mountain land was where the human race began. It is also home to an ancient church with a remarkable legacy. The Church of Ethiopia is the only pre colonial church in sub Saharan Africa; today it has a