HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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law code.
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pirate trade.
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gospel witness.
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enlightened rule.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The person who introduced Christianity to Aksum is said to be Fremnatos-known as Frumentius in Europe, later a saint. He is variously described as a trader, philosopher and theologian. The story goes he was on his way to India when he was kidnapped in Aksum.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saint Frumentius, Amharic Abba Salama, (flourished 4th century; feast day October 27 in the Roman Catholic Church; November 30 in Eastern Orthodox churches; December 18th in the Coptic Church), Syrian apostle who worked to spread Christianity throughout Ethiopia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athanasius found Frumentius the most suitable candidate, and he consecrated Frumentius bishop of the mission to Abyssinia. The date of his consecration may have been in 328, but others consider the date to be between 340 and 346.
Detailed explanation-4: -He was the first monarch the Axum to follow Christianity. During his reign between 330 AD to 356 AD, Ezana of Axum planned and fought many battles. He did this to win power over land including the Kingdom of Meroë.