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Wrong target for conversion (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by PugJesus@lemmy.world to c/historymemes@lemmy.world

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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 127 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Explanation: In the 19th century AD, Europeans flooded inland into the continent of Africa, formerly largely closed off to them by difficulty of travel and supply, seeking to colonize and, secondarily, to convert to Christianity whomever they could find. The African country of Ethiopia, however, which retained its independence in the face of 19th century European aggression, had been Christian for longer than most of Europe had been - Ethiopia had adopted Christianity in the 4th century AD!

[–] spongebue@lemmy.world 75 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I find it funny to see a clarification of "AD" when the spread of Christianity is concerned. If it happened before Christ I would be really impressed!

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 weeks ago

I had never thought about this!

[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 weeks ago

God damn time traveling hipsters!

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah but here is the kicker:

most biblical scholars and ancient historians believe that his birth date is around 6 to 4 BC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_of_the_birth_of_Jesus

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 7 points 2 weeks ago

They also adopted an amazing style of Jazz in the 1960s and 70s!

"Ethiopian Jazz" is a genre all by itself. And I love it.

[–] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They also have a sizeable number of Jewish population. So, Ethiopia has Jews, Christians and Muslims. In the words of Mallory Archer.: that is Abrahamic religion triple whammy.

I'd like to visit Ethiopia one day. I have seen videos and documentary about the country and its history. I had a colleague who is Ethiopian and mentioned that the capital city is lovely especially during winter, when it is cool but not too cold because Harare is in the highlands. I know there is conflict in the country at the moment, but compared to its neighbouring countries, Ethiopia seems pretty good at recovering quickly from any turmoil. When it is safe enough, i would like to visit the country.

[–] elcosaltlakrids@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

Harare isn’t the capital of Ethiopia. Addis Abeba still is located at a high altitude.

[–] wisely@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I had thought that this meme was a reference to how the Ethiopian Bible is older and more extensive than the King James Bible. They have 81 books vs 66.