State and religion in the constitution and politics of Ethiopia

Abstract der Zeitschrift: The author gives an historical overview of the Church-State relations in Ethiopia. In particular, he mentions the role of the Orthodox Church to stop Islam from conquering the country and the relation of this same church with Haile Selassie. Finally he discusses the definit...

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Main Author: Torcini Corazza, Marta (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2002
In: European journal for church and state research
Year: 2002, Volume: 9, Pages: 351-395
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ethiopia / State / Religion / History 1931-2000
IxTheo Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
SA Church law; state-church law
SE Church law; Orthodox Church
Further subjects:B State law of churches
B Orthodox Church
B Islam
B Legislation
B Africa
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Summary:Abstract der Zeitschrift: The author gives an historical overview of the Church-State relations in Ethiopia. In particular, he mentions the role of the Orthodox Church to stop Islam from conquering the country and the relation of this same church with Haile Selassie. Finally he discusses the definition of religion and legislation on religion in the People's Republic
ISSN:1370-5954
Contains:In: European journal for church and state research