The Ethiopian Bible, also known as the Ethiopic Bible or the Ge’ez Bible, is indeed one of the oldest and most complete biblical manuscripts in existence. It is written in the Ge’ez language, an ancient Semitic language that was once widely spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

This ancient manuscript is traditionally said to have been written on parchment made from goat skin, a common practice for preserving texts in ancient times. The Ethiopian Bible contains not only the canonical books found in most Christian Bibles but also additional books that are unique to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, such as the Book of Enoch and the Book of Jubilees.

The Ethiopian Bible is also notable for its illustrations, making it one of the earliest illustrated Christian Bibles known to exist. These illustrations often depict scenes from biblical stories and provide insight into the artistic traditions of the time.

While the exact date of its composition is difficult to determine, scholars generally agree that the Ethiopian Bible dates back to around the early fifth century CE, making it a significant relic of early Christian literature and Ethiopian cultural heritage.