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Keeper of the Wordby `majnouna

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The priest of Debre Maryam, Lake Tana, with the church's illuminated 13th-century Bible. I caught him during a split second of immobility, just enough for the picture not to be blurry

To say Ethiopia is Biblical would be an understatement. Christianity is still practiced as it was in the 4th century AD, Judaism is still of the First Temple type – and a small group, the Qemant, retain a Pagano-Hebraic religion so old it's like looking at the very dawn of monotheism.

~MaroonGoon Mar 16, 2011

Brilliant

`majnouna Mar 16, 2011 Professional General Artist

Thanks!

~Blasterkid May 21, 2009

wow amazing photo.

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`majnouna Jun 14, 2009 Professional General Artist

Thanks

~ranbassi Apr 17, 2009 Hobbyist Filmographer

What kind of Christian is he? Orthodox? I see he keeps his hair. I am Sikh and Sikhs male and female tend not to cut any of their hair. I heard once, Coptic Christians also didn't used to cut their hair, though I may be wrong about this. I like this photo.

`majnouna Apr 17, 2009 Professional General Artist

I'm confused, what makes you think Christians necessarily cut or shave their hair? Anyway, he's Ethiopian Orthodox.

~ranbassi Apr 17, 2009 Hobbyist Filmographer

I am from England, most people here do cut there hair

I have never seen a Christian keep their hair, so I was just inquiring. From my research, a lot spiritual masters, and figures all kept their hair. Jesus, Buddha, Hindu Gods and Gurus, Yogis, Sikhs, some Sufi's. Its a interesting connection, that I thought of when I saw this photo.

`majnouna Apr 17, 2009 Professional General Artist

People do what they want with their hair, it's fashion, not a religious obligation

Few groups have hair- or beard-related religious rules...

~nepasavaler Apr 11, 2009

I love this photo. His poise and dignity, and the wonderful illustrations.

~SR388 Apr 11, 2009 Artisan Crafter

This is an awe-inspiring reminder of how diverse and awesome the world is. Wonderful photo, thanks so much for sharing it! ^_^

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